Building Permit Forms

This Building & Inspectional Services Department office is also responsible for the issuance of building, demolition, and moving permits, and the inspection of property.

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To submit your information for a building permit, you have two options:

  • Email the completed forms along with the required permit documents to permitapplication@joliet.gov, or;
  • Drop off the completed forms along with the required permit documents at Joliet City Hall in the large metal permit drop-box, located in the Community Development lobby area. 

Residential Permit Applications

Once you have completed the required forms and permit information, please email to permitapplication@joliet.gov or submit via the Building Department's drop box at Joliet City Hall.

Notice: If permit submissions are incomplete, and/or submitted without the required permit information and supporting documents, they will be returned to the applicant. A permit application is required for each permit type, fees will charged for each permit application submitted. 

 

Commercial, Industrial & Multi-Family Residential Applications

In addition to the permit application all commercial and industrial projects will need to include a completed Application Review Form

For additional information or if a permit is not listed, contact the Building & Inspections Division at (815) 724-4070.

Contractors

If a contractor is performing the work, then the contractor must be the one to pull the permit (per Sec. 8-36 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances).

All contractors working in the City of Joliet must have current registration on file before a permit is issued.

Typically required:

  • Certificate of Insurance (City of Joliet as Certificate Holder)
  • Applicable state or municipal license (by trade)

Common licensed trades include:

  • plumbing
  • electrical
  • HVAC
  • Vinyl Siding Installers
  • roofing.

All subcontractors must be listed on the permit application.

Additional requirements may apply based on scope of work.

If you need assistance locating a contractor, please visit Contractors Association of Will & Grundy. 

Other Permit Applications

Demolition

The City of Joliet requires a permit for the demolition of any building or structure within the City. In order to obtain a demolition permit from the Inspectional Services Division, the demolition contractor must follow these steps:

  1. Applicant checks requirements for demolition permit with Building Inspector, including requirements for fences, barricades, sidewalk sheds, and aprons, and picks up application.
  2. Applicant checks with Director of Public Works and Utilities Department regarding disconnection of building from City sewer and water lines. The applicant is required to disconnect the building from City water and sewer lines. This disconnection includes removing the water service line back to the main and plugging the sanitary sewer lateral at the property line.
  3. Applicant notifies utility companies of the proposed demolition and arranges for disconnection of all service lines.
  4. Applicant secures bond and Certificate of Insurance (naming City of Joliet additionally insured) in required amounts.
  5. Applicant submits completed application, bond, or Certificate of Insurance to Building Inspector, with required fees.
  6. If permit is approved, applicant provides all required protections and proceeds with demolition under the time schedule shown on the application.

Demolition Permit Application(PDF, 442KB)

 

Drive-in Facility

The City of Joliet requires a permit for any drive-in facility (existing or new) for banks, restaurants, retail liquor establishments, food stores, car washes, gasoline stations, currency exchanges, and cleaning establishments. Before a building permit shall be issued for the construction of any drive-in facility (existing or new) by the Inspectional Services Division, the Public Works Department must investigate certain factors, which must be provided to the Department on a site plan. The following steps must be followed to obtain a permit:

  1. Applicant submits a site plan to the Public Works Department for review, concerning the following factors:
    1. Right-of-way encroachment;
    2. Existing and proposed driveway locations;
    3. Existing and proposed driveway design;
    4. Sight distance;
    5. Drainage;
    6. Use of curbs;
    7. Parking;
    8. Setbacks;
    9. Lighting;
    10. Signs, existing and proposed; and,
    11. Peak traffic periods.

  2. Staff prepares report and recommendation to City Council.

  3. City Council acts on recommendation.

  4. If approved, building permit is issued.

Estimated time from receipt of application to City Council Action: 14-30 days. 

 

Extend Water Main

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency controls extensions of public water supplies. Before new water mains can be built to extend City water service, the applicant must obtain a water main construction permit from the IEPA. Therefore, in order to extend City water service, the following actions must occur:

  1. Applicant meets with staff member of Public Works & Utilities Department to discuss requirements and feasibility of proposed water main.
  2. Applicant prepares three (3) sets of applications and three (3) sets of plans to the Public Works & Utilities Department. The Utilities Division requires a copy of the construction plans on mylar or other reproducible medium. The construction permit should be granted within 45 to 90 days. The application must include the City's $50.00 review fee as well as the Illinois EPA's fees. These fees are on a sliding scale depending on the length of the project.
  3. City applies to Permit Section, Division of Public Water Supplies, and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for water main construction permit.
  4. IEPA returns one set of approved plans to City and sends construction permit to design engineer and a copy of the permit to the City.
  5. After receipt of permit, applicant may begin construction. If any excavation is to occur in a dedicated, public right-of-way, an excavation permit must be obtained from the City's Inspection Services Division (see Building Permit).
  6. After the water main has been constructed, the City inspects the water main and certifies that it meets all state and local requirements. At this time, the City may accept the improvements.
  7. The City applies to the IEPA for an operating permit.
  8. The IEPA sends the operating permit to the City.

Estimated time from submittal of application materials to City until granting of construction permit: 60-120 days.

 

Extend City Sanitary Sewer

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency controls connections to and extensions of sanitary sewer systems. Before City sewers can be tapped or extended, the applicant must receive authorization from the IEPA to connect to or extend a sanitary sewer. IEPA permits are required for any connection of 1500 gallons per day or greater. Connections of less than 1500 gallons per day require only local building permit. Therefore, to obtain sewer service, the following steps must be taken:

  1. Applicant meets with staff member of Public Works & Utilities Department to discuss requirements and feasibility of proposed sewer connection or extension.
  2. Applicant prepares three (3) sets of applications and three (3) sets of the plans to the Public Works & Utilities Department. The Utilities Division requires a copy of the construction plans on mylar or other reproducible medium. The construction permit should be granted within 45 to 90 days. The applicant must include the City's $50.00 review fee as well as the Illinois EPA's fees. These fees are on a sliding scale depending on the population to be connected.
  3. City applies to Permit Section, Division of Water Pollution control, and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for construction and operation permit.
  4. IEPA sends permit to City and design engineer.
  5. After receipt of permit, applicant may begin construction. If any excavation is to occur in a dedicated, public right-of-way, an excavation permit must be obtained from the City's Inspection Services Division (see Building Permit).
  6. After the construction has been completed, the City inspects the work and certifies that it meets all State and local requirements. At this time the City may accept the improvements.

Estimated time for submittal of application materials to City until granting of construction and operation permit: 60 - 120 days.

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