The Building Division Office is located at:
24401 W. Lockport Street
Plainfield, IL 60544
Phone: (815) 439-2937
Building Division Information, Forms, and Applications: General Information | Contractors | Residential | Commercial | Miscellaneous Permits
General Information
Carbon Monoxide Detector Information
Recapulation of Building Codes
Contractors
New Contractor Registration Requirements
Contractor Registration 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 Village of Plainfield, 24401 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL 60544.
Contractor Information: Concrete,
Electrical,
HVAC, and
Plumbing
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
Commercial Interior "White Envelope" Plan Review Requirements
Miscellaneous Permits
To apply for any of the permits below, please review the requirements and complete the necessary application forms.
Asphalt Driveway
Permit
Basement Permit
Brick Paver Driveway Permit
Brick Paver Patio Permit
Deck Permit
Demolition Permit
Detached Garage Permit
Driveway Permit
Fence Permit (Please refer to the Zoning Ordinance, Article X, Fences, Section 9-84 through 9-90 online.)
Hot Tub Permit
Lawn Sprinkler Permit
Patio Permit
Roof Permit
Sign Permits
Storage Shed Permit
Swimming Pool Permit - Above Ground Pool
Swimming Pool Permit - Inground Pool
