Permit Requirements in Peoria, IL (2026)

Renovation Permits

Renovation, addition, and alteration work in Peoria requires a building permit through the Peoria Inspections Division under Peoria Code Chapter 5, Article III, which adopts the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2021 Illinois Energy Conservation Code (IECC), the 2018 Illinois Accessibility Code, and the Illinois Plumbing Code (Part 890). Permits are required for structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and most exterior work; minor cosmetic repairs (paint, flooring, like-for-like fixtures) are typically exempt.