BUILDING DEPARTMENT

The Building Department Office is located at:

14400 Coil Plus Drive
Plainfield, IL 60544
Phone: (815) 439-2937

General Information •  Contractors •  Code Highlights •  Residential •  Commercial •  Miscellaneous Permits

General Information

Carbon Monoxide Detector Information
Home Repair:  Know Your Consumer Rights from Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan
Recapulation of Building Codes

Contractors

Contractor Registration Requirements & Application Form - All contractors wishing to complete work in the Village of Plainfield must register prior to beginning any projects. The registration fee is $150 annually. The completed registration form and fee should be returned to the Building Department, 14400 Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, IL 60544.

Code Highlights

Concrete Information •  Electrical •  HVAC •  Plumbing •  Plumbing Administrative Code

Residential

Information for Individuals Building/Purchasing A New Home
Residential Building Permits - Applicants wishing to build a new home, townhome, or duplex in the Village of Plainfield will need to review and complete these documents.
Addition/Remodeling Permits - Applicants wishing to build an addition or remodel their home in the Village of Plainfield will need to review and complete these documents.

Commercial

Commercial Building Permits - Commercial building applicants must review and complete these forms.
Commercial Buildouts - This situation applies to building shells that are completed, interior remodeling, and other projects of that nature.
Commercial Interior Change of Occupancy Permit Requirements

Miscellaneous Permits

To apply for any of the permits below, please review the requirements and complete the necessary application forms.
Basement Permit
Deck Permit
Demolition Permit
Detached Garage Permit
Driveways: Asphalt Driveway Permit •  Brick Paver Driveway Permit •  Concrete Driveway Permit
Fence Permit (Please refer to the Zoning Ordinance, Article X, Fences, Section 9-84-9-90 online.)
Hot Tub Permit
Lawn Sprinkler Permit
Roof Permit
Patios: Brick Paver Patio Permit •  Concrete Patio Permit
Siding Permit
Sign Permits
Storage Shed Permit
Swimming Pools: Above Ground Swimming Pool Permit •  Inground Swimming Pool Permit