When is a building permit is required?
A building permit is not required for ordinary repairs to structures. Such repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of agrees, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public health or general safety.

Who can apply for building permit?
Application for a permit shall be made by the owner or lessee of the building or structure, or agent of either, or by the registered design professional employed in connection with the proposed work.

What is required to apply for building permit?
1. All ground disturbing activities in the unincorporated area of St. Clair County must first file a Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan with the St. Clair County Soil and Water Conservation District before a building permit will be issued.
2. Property must have an assigned address from the 9-1-1 Coordinating Office. The 9-1-1 Coordinating Office is located at 101 First Street in Belleville. The phone number is (618) 277-7316.
3. All contracts for deed must be recorded in the Recorder of Deeds Office.
4. If building permit is for a commercial/industrial structure, (2) two sets of plans and specifications designed by the architect that is licensed and registered in the State of Illinois are required. The seal must appear on all sheets of the plans and specifications.
5. Copy of sales contract or title if modular/manufactured home.
6. Flood Elevation Certificate (if applicable).
7. Application For Certificate of Zoning Compliance form to be completed./www.co.st-clair.il.us/Departments/Building+and+Zoning/DocumentsForms/Building+Permit.htm

8. Builder's Statement of Understanding, Acceptance and Agreement form to be completed.

What is the time limitation of a building Permit?
A permit for any proposed work shall be invalid within six months after the date it is issued. The code official shall grant one or more extensions of time for additional period not to exceed one year from issued date if there is reasonable cause.

What type of payment is required?
Cash or Check payable to: St. Clair County Treasurer

Building Permit Fees
Residential Construction
$500 Single Family Residence 2,500 sq ft and under
$700 Single Family Residence 2,501 sq ft and larger
$150 Modular Home/manufactured Home
$300 Modular Home over/Basement
$200 Residential Remodel $10,000 cost
$250 Residential Remodel $10,001 - $50,000 cost
$300 Residential Remodel $50,000 cost
$200 Residential Additions $50,000 cost
$300 Residential Additions $50,000 cost
$700 Multi-Family Residence 4 units and under
$175 Addition Units (Per)
$25 Application for Zoning Compliance
$35 Sedimentation Erosion Control (new construction on less than 3 acres)
$50 Demolition Permit
$50 Renewal Permit

Residential Accessory Construction
$25 Shed 100 sq ft - 200 sq ft
$120 Sheds 201 sq ft and over
$50 Decks/Carport
$120 Garages/Pole Buildings
$75 Garages/Pole Buildings
Exempt Structures For Agricultural Use
Exempt Public School Structures
Exempt Township Structures
$150 Swimming Pool In Ground
$50 Swimming Pool Above Ground

Commercial and Industrial Construction fees schedule can be found under Documents & Forms Building Regulations Chapter 7 Section 7-1-47.

Building Inspection Guidelines
1. Property shall be marked with address.
2. Building permit shall be posted.
3. Call 24 hours prior to needing an inspection. Have a permit number; construction address and owner's name available.
4. All required inspections are covered under building permit.
5. Upon failing an inspection a $50 reinspection fee must be paid prior to next inspection.

Inspection Type
Footing Inspection: Upon completion of the footing and foundation excavation, but prior to pouring any concrete.
Underground Plumbing Inspection: Upon completion of underground plumbing, but prior to covering.
Rough-In Plumbing Inspection: Upon completion of rough-in plumbing but prior to insulation or covering.
Rough-In Electrical Inspection: Upon completion or rough-in electric, but prior to insulation or covering.
Electrical Service Inspection: Upon completion or permanent service.
Framing Inspection: Prior to insulation and the covering of structural members.
Final Electrical Inspection: Following completion but prior to occupancy.
Final Plumbing Inspection: Following completion but prior to occupancy.
Final Building Inspection: Following completion but prior to occupancy.

The following cites and villages have a contract with St. Clair County to provide Building Inspections:

Caseyville
East Carondelet
Fayetteville
Freeburg
Lenzburg
Marissa
Millstadt
New Athens
St. Libory
Summerfield