Naperville, Illinois Building Permit Guide

Naperville customers apply for permits, pay and manage them through the city’s Civic Access portal. Questions about plan review comments go to the plans examiner named on the rejection notice.

This guide covers Civic Access filing, permit status contacts, and the decks, patios, driveways and electrical work that need a permit. Permit fees, adopted codes, office hours and inspection notice periods could not be checked, so ask the city at (630) 420-6100.

What requires a permit in Naperville?

Naperville requires a permit for all decks, patios and open porches added to a house, and property owners submit a Driveway Permit application for a new driveway. A permit is required before beginning any electrical work within the city, and electricians must be registered as Electrical Contractors with the city.

Naperville building department: who handles permitting

Permit status: (630) 420-6100, option 2, or buildingpermits@naperville.il.us. Inspection results: (630) 420-6100, option 1. The Naperville Fire Department is the authority for fire alarm and fire suppression permits.

Development review starts with a concept meeting.

Naperville permit search and official resources

These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.

• Naperville permits and licenses

Frequently asked questions

Does a new patio need a permit in Naperville?

Yes. All decks, patios and open porches added to a house need a permit.

Who issues fire alarm permits in Naperville?

The Naperville Fire Department.

Simplify Naperville permitting with Alliance Permitting

• Check what the village or city needs for the project: permit, contractor registration, plans and outside approvals
• Prepare and file the application in the right portal, inbox or counter
• Track review, book the inspections and close out the permit

Alliance Permitting is a permit documentation and submission company in Illinois. We prepare your paperwork, file it correctly and coordinate with the permitting authority through issuance. We are not a contractor and we do not perform licensed plan review or inspections; that work stays with your licensed team and the jurisdiction.

This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Naperville permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.