The following types of residential construction require a permit issued by the City of Joliet Building Department.  Most of the permits below require review from the Planning & Zoning Department.

Each permit below requires its own completed permit application:

An accurate plat of survey is required for all permits for installation of, replacement of, and additions to fences, decks, pools, patios (with or without a roof), driveways, driveway aprons, sidewalks, garages, pergolas, gazebos, porches and similar structures, and additions. This includes the replacement of flatwork (driveways, aprons, sidewalks) with the same dimensions and location.

If you are having trouble locating your Plat of Survey, refer to these options:

1. Closing Papers from Purchase of Property.

2. Contacting the Mortgage Company.

3. FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Request with the City of Joliet City Clerk’s Office.
   Note: This option may only yield results if the plat of survey was provided to the City of Joliet in the past for a building permit or a special zoning approval.

 You may also try calling local surveying companies for a possible copy. If none of these options are successful in obtaining the Plat of Survey, you will have to hire a professional land surveyor to resurvey your lot. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the City of Joliet Building Division at 815-724-4070 or Zoning Department at 815-724-4055.

Note: The City of Joliet is not responsible for keeping plats of survey on file. 

Please mark the placement of the proposed work on your plat of survey. The location and size will be reviewed by the Planning Division. Please use a writing utensil that is easy to see on the plat of survey.

Planning or Zoning Questions?
Email: zoning@joliet.gov or Call: 815-724-4055

Ashford Place
Aspen Meadows
Brighton Lakes
Brookside
Burr Oaks
Calla Terrace
Cambridge Run
Campus Courtyards
Caton Ridge
Caton Ridge West (effective 3/25/21)
Caton Ridge South (effective 3/25/21)
Century Oaks (Condos)
Citadel on Rock Run
Clublands
Dames Executive Townhomes
Deer Run Estates
Eagle Ridge
Edgecreek Estates
Estates @ Cedar Creek
Fairway Estates II Condos
Fall Creek
Golfview Estates
Grand Prairie (Townhomes)
Greywall Club (Detached homes)
Hampton Glen
Heritage Lake (effective 8/12/24)
Hunters Ridge
Inwood Terrace Condos
Kearney Glen (effective 5/11/21)
Kendall Ridge (effective 6/27/23)
Lakewood Falls Village (effective 5/4/23)
Lakewood Prairie (effective 5/13/21)
LeCarrow Glen Townhomes
Legacy Pointe
Neufairfield
Neustoneshire
Olde Mill Crossing (Townhomes)(9/8/23)
Old Renwick Trail
Prairie Terrace (Condos)
Prairie Trail
Regency Ridge (Condos)
Reserves @ Cedar Creek
Ridgefield Condos
Riverside at Ole Caton Farm
Riverside Townes
Rock Run Point
Sable Ridge (effective 10/20/23)
Saint Paul’s Estates
Sanctuary
Saratoga West Condos
Silver Leaf
Spangler Farms
Springwood Condos
Springwood South
Squires Mill
Stone Creek
Theodore’s Crossing
Thorn Creek
Thornwood
Timber Oaks (Condos & Townhomes) (9/8/23)
Timbers Edge Villas
Timberview
Twin Oaks
Twin Oaks West
Waterford Pointe
Wesmere
Wexford (single-family only)
Wexford West (single-family only)
Whisper Glen
Windsor Ridge
Wooded Creek
Woodland Terrace II
Villas @ Cedar Creek

Updated August 12, 2024

To apply for your residential building permit, you must complete the following applicable forms:  

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. 

Payment Options

Once your permit is approved and ready to be issued, you will receive an invoice via email. Please use one of the methods below to complete the payment process. When making payments, please reference the Application Reference Number near the top left corner of the invoice you will receive.

Option #1: By Phone (Credit/ Debit Card):

• Call: 815-724-3830 (you will speak with a person)

• Have the credit/debit card number ready

Provide the application reference number in the upper left corner of the invoice

Option #2: By Mail (Checks)

Send checks to:
Customer Service/ Building Permit
City of Joliet
150 W. Jefferson St.
Joliet, IL 60432

Address all checks to City of Joliet.

Include the application reference number from the invoice document on the memo line of your check.

Please include a copy of the invoice with mailed payments.

Option #3: Blue Drop Payment Box (Checks):

The blue payment drop box is located on the west side of Joliet City Hall, 150 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL.

Please follow the same directions as when mailing. Enclose payment in envelope, address envelope as if mailing. Include Customer Service/ Building Permit on first address line. Place payment in an envelope and address it to Customer Service / Building Permit. Include your application reference number from the invoice on the memo line of your check.

After The Payment

Once you have successfully paid for the permit, please notify the Building Department via the permitapplication@joliet.gov email address with the application reference number and address. Please note if you would like the permit emailed or mailed to a particular address.

The payment system is not automated and the Building Department does not receive notifications when payments are made. Building permits will not be issued in-person over the counter.

Current Estimated Permit Processing Timeline:

Estimated Permit Processing Time is 10 Business Days For:
Driveways/Fences/Patios/Sidewalks/Roofing/Siding/Windows/Above Ground Pools

Estimated Permit Processing Time is 15 Business Days For:
Decks/Gazebos/Sheds/Covered Patios/Pergolas/Foundation Repair 

***Please Note All Permit Timelines Are Estimates***

Processing time varies for each individual project. We will return your permit submittal if more information is needed after your initial submission. Please avoid requesting status updates until afte