City Building Permits

Village of Romeoville, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Village of Romeoville, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Illinois Will County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Serves the Village of Romeoville.

Department
Community Development Department, Building Division
Address
1050 W. Romeo Rd., Romeoville, IL 60446
Phone
(815) 886-7200
Website
https://www.romeoville.org/159/Building

Online Permit Portal

Open OpenGov

Platform: OpenGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Create account on Romeoville OpenGov portal.
  2. Select permit category and fill out digital application.
  3. Upload plans, Plat of Survey, and contractor info.
  4. Department reviews for zoning and code compliance.
  5. Fees are calculated and invoiced via portal.
  6. Once paid, permit is issued and available for download.

Typical processing time: 7-10 business days.

Source: Community Development Department, Building Division

General Requirements

Any structure modifications, roofing, siding, decks, fences, pools, basement finishes.

Required Documents

  • Plat of Survey
  • Construction drawings
  • Energy code compliance for new builds
Permit validity
1 year.
Building code
IBC 2021, IRC 2021, IEBC 2021, NEC 2020.
Owner-builder
Homeowners may perform work on their own residence; registration required for GCs.
Contractor requirements
Registration, insurance, and $20,000 bond required.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$50.00
Plan check fee
Calculated per project.
Permit fee formula
Mix of flat fees and valuation-based.
Trade permit fee
Included in permit fees
Reinspection fee
$75.00 per failure.
Penalty (no permit)
Varies
Payment note
Online portal payment accepted.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective March 2026).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Painting and wall covering.
  • Replacement of minor electrical/plumbing fixtures (not affecting system integrity).
  • Detached sheds under 100 sq. ft. (zoning check still required).

Important: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm edge cases with the Community Development Department before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (815) 886-7200 (phone)
  • buildinginspections@romeoville.org (email)
Scheduling deadline
Approved plans must be on-site.
Inspection hours
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM (AM slot), 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (PM slot)
Time windows
AM: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM, PM: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Rough Building, Rough Electric, Rough Plumbing, Final.

Remote video inspections may be used for certain inspection types at the village's discretion.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Community Development Department, Building Division before applying.

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