Building

The Building Division ensures that all new construction and private improvements are in compliance with the buildings codes utilized by the Village of Romeoville. It also coordinates building permits and on-site inspections of all remodeling, new residential, commercial, and industrial construction within the community.

Building permits and inspections are required for most home improvements or additions.

Office Hours
The offices are open Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Construction Hours
Construction can only occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Construction Guidelines for Building Permit Application

Click on the following links to open a PDF file of the information.

Inspections

Please call 815-886-7203 or email (48) forty-eight hours in advance to schedule an inspection. For scheduling proposes all requests will not be accepted after 1:00 P.M. The following information is required when scheduling:

Project Permit Number
Subdivision Name
Address
Type of Inspection being requested
Contact name
Contact telephone number

Please be advised, inspections are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. All inspections are based on the availability of the Inspectors. The Building Department will make all efforts to honor inspection requests.
There will be no inspections on these dates (PDF)

Contractors License Required
Contractors, Subcontractors, and Plumbing Contractors must be licensed with the Village. This is for the protection of the resident. Lists of licensed contractors are available at 17 Montrose Drive in the Village Hall Annex building (just west of Village Hall).

"CALL JULIE BEFORE YOU DIG”!!
Digging responsibly is the only way to dig. The alternative could mean disaster in the form of personal injury, damage to underground lines, property or the environment. 1-800-892-0123

Easement Encroachment

No accessory structure or use except fences shall be constructed, occupied or established on any public utility, drainage, or pipeline easement, except with the written permission of all utility companies and the Village having rights to use the easement. Before building permits can be issued, letters must be received from the easement holders.

Village Codes
Effective April of 2005, the Village of Romeoville has adopted the following codes: