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City of Geneva Building Division
109 James Street
Geneva, IL 60134
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (630) 262-0280
Fax: (630) 262-0286

The City of Geneva's Building and Zoning Division is responsible for issuing building permits for all types of new construction projects, as well as certain required remodeling/maintenance projects. City staff reviews the applications, construction plans and plats of survey to ensure compliance with local, state and national standards as recognized by the adopted codes. City staff also inspects the construction work and provides technical assistance to residents and contractors. Below is a list of types of projects that require a building permit. Each project type is linked to an informational handout to use as a guide for the specific project. For any property that is a designated landmark or within the Historic District, a Historic Preservation Review Application is to be submitted and approval is required by the Historic Preservation Commission prior to obtaining a permit through the Building Division.


Required Building Permits:

A-Frame Signage (commercial)
Air Conditioner
Attic Finish
Basement Finish
Change of Tenant (for business owners)
Deck
Door Replacement (exterior)
Demolition

Driveway (concrete, asphalt, pavers)
Electrical (residential upgrade)
Fence
Furnace
Garage
Generator
Hot Tub/Spa
Irrigation (lawn sprinkler)
Kitchen remodel
New Residential
Patio
Pergola
Residential Addition
Residential Remodel
Roof
Sewer Repair

Shed
Sidewalk
Siding Replacement
Signage (commercial)
Swimming Pool
Water Heater
Window Replacement

More Permit Info...
Permit Process Summary      
Application for Permit      
Zoning Map      
Tree Preservation      
New- Required Plumbing Inspections      
Certificate of Plumbing Compliance  

Building Division Staff Contact Information:     Other Important Contact Information:  
         
Dustin Schultze, Building Commissioner
dschultze@geneva.il.us
 (630) 262-0285   City of Geneva - Electric Division (630) 232-1503
Eric Nelson, Building Inspector
enelson@geneva.il.us
 (630) 262-0282   City of Geneva - Water Division (630) 232-1551
Jim Forni, Code Enforcement Officer
jforni@geneva.il.us
 (630) 262-0284   JULIE - call 48 hours before you dig (800) 892-0123
Laura Hager, Administrative Assistant
lhager@geneva.il.us
 (630) 262-0280   AT&T (800) 244-4444
For general questions, contact the Building Division (630) 262-0280   Capital Development Board

 (217) 782-8530
      Kane County Healthy Places Coalition
Radon Awareness

 (630) 264-7653
      State of Illinois Plumbing (630) 293-6840
 

 
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City Hall - 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. - 630.232.7494
Fire Department - 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. - Non-Emergency 630.232.2530
Police Department - 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. - Non-Emergency 630.232.4736
Public Works Department - 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. - 630.232.1501

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