Permits and Licenses

Permits and licenses are granted by a number of different departments within the City of Naperville. Using the interactive form below will assist us in finding the exact permit or license application form you may need for a project, event or certification type.

Once you complete the steps below, you will be taken to a results page that includes the permits and licenses you are seeking, and possibly even some you did not realize you might need. Click on the permit/license name and you will find specific instructions, application forms and contact details should you require a little more assistance.

Contact Information:

Permit Status Inquiries: Call (630) 420-6100, option 2 or email buildingpermits@naperville.il.us
Inspection Result Inquiries: Call (630) 420-6100, option 1
Plan Review Comment Inquiries: Call or email the plans examiner listed on the rejection notice

Special Events Permit

All event organizers interested in hosting a special event in Naperville must submit the completed permit application to the Special Events Coordinator at a minimum of 120 days prior to the event.

Filing type: Email
- Event
Trailer Installation Permit

Trailers are allowed to be erected on construction sites on a temporary basis so long as a permit is obtained from the City of Naperville.

Filing type: Online Form
Temporary Structure Permit

A permit is required to set up a temporary structure for use in commercial enterprises.

Filing type: Email
- Building
Lawn Sprinklers/RPZ Backflow Preventer Permit

The City of Naperville, in compliance with State of Illinois law, requires that an RPZ permit is obtained whenever an irrigation system is installed.

Filing type: Online Form
- Building
Development Petition and Application

Concept meetings are the first step in the development review process and provide an opportunity for City staff and external customers to discuss potential development proposals prior to submittal.

Filing type: Email
- Building
Deck, Patio, and Other Exterior Residential Improvements Permits

The City of Naperville requires that all decks, patios, and open porches added to a residential structure, or the installation of other secondary structures , have an issued permit.

Filing type: Online Form
- Building
Sign Permit

Before installing or posting a temporary or permanent sign, businesses must obtain a sign permit.

Filing type: Email
- Building
Swimming Pool Permit

The City of Naperville requires a permit for the installation of swimming pools.

Filing type: Online Form
- Building
Tent Permit

The City of Naperville has a streamlined process in place for organizations and businesses seeking to obtain a Tent Permit.

Filing type: Online Form
- Building
- Event
Residential Room Addition/Alteration Permit

Before beginning any new construction addition and/or alterations to existing residential buildings, residents must obtain necessary building permits.

Filing type: Email
- Building
Plumbing Permit

The City of Naperville requires a permit for any installation or repair of plumbing.

Filing type: Online Form
- Building
Electrical and Electrical Low Voltage Permit

A permit is required prior to beginning any electrical work within the City of Naperville's boundaries.

Filing type: Email
- Building
Commercial Development Permit

The City of Naperville requires commercial entities that intend to either construct new developments or add on to existing structures to complete an application packet.

Filing type: Email
- Building
Elevator Permit

The City of Naperville requires any commercial entity wishing to install an elevator in their premises to complete and submit an application.

Filing type: Email
- Building
Driveway Permit

Before installing a new driveway, the City of Naperville requires property owners to complete and submit a Driveway Permit application.

Filing type: Email
- Building
Generator Permit

The City of Naperville requires that all generators added to a residential structure have an issued building permit prior to beginning any construction.

Filing type: Email
- Building
Fence Permit

Before a resident or business can build a fence on their property, the requirements on this page must be met and an application completed.

Filing type: Online Form
- Building
Fire Suppression Systems

The Naperville Fire Department is the authority having jurisdiction for permit issuance and acceptance testing and inspections of Fire Protection Systems.

Filing type: Email
- Building
Tenant Build-Out and Business Occupancy Permits

In order for the Fire Department to recommend that the City issue an occupancy permit, the items listed on this page must be completed.

Filing type: Email
- Building
Fire Alarm Systems

The Naperville Fire Department is the authority having jurisdiction for the issuance of fire alarm permits and acceptance testing and inspection of Fire Alarm Systems.

Filing type: Email
- Building
Fuel Tank Permits

A permit is required for the installation of any aboveground or underground storage tanks.

Filing type: Email
- Building
Open Burning Permits

Open burning is prohibited within the city limits of Naperville without a permit.

Filing type: Online Form
- Event
Truck Routes and Permits

Within City of Naperville limits, vehicles in excess of 8,000 pounds, gross or registered weight, are restricted to designated truck routes.

Filing type: Online Form
- Certification
Hardship Sales Permit

The State of Illinois requires businesses that want to conduct hardship sales to file for a permit to do so.

Filing type: US Mail
- Event
Person with Disabilities Parking Card

Persons with disabilities who live in or work for businesses within the City of Naperville can apply for a Person with Disabilities Parking Card.

Filing type: In-Person
- Certification
Sidewalk Contractor Registration

The City of Naperville requires that sidewalk contractors register with the Community Services Department.

Filing type: US Mail
- Certification
Raffle Permit

Raffle Permits are regulated by the State of Illinois and are only issued to not-for-profit organizations.

Filing type: Online Form
- Event
Electrical Contractor Registration

The City of Naperville requires electricians that are working in Naperville to be registered as an Electrical Contractor with the city through the Community Services Department.

Filing type: US Mail
- Building
- Certification
Tobacco License

Establishments selling any tobacco products and/or alternative nicotine products must be licensed in the City of Naperville.

Filing type: Online Form
- Event
- Certification
Amplifier Permit

Any person or organization desiring to operate a loudspeaker or amplifier in a public street or public place must apply for and be issued an amplifier permit by the Community Services Department.

Filing type: Online Form
- Event
Block Party Permit

Any person or organization wishing to hold a block party must first apply for and be issued a license by the Community Services Department.

Filing type: Online Form
- Event
Right-of-Way Permit

Any person or organization desiring to do work in the City right-of-way (ROW) must apply for and be issued a Right-of-Way Permit.

Filing type: Email
- Building
- Certification
Taxi Cab Licensing

All persons or companies soliciting or accepting passengers for hire from any location in the City of Naperville must first complete the licensing process and obtain an official taxi license.

Filing type: Online Form
- Certification
Solicitors/Peddlers/Tag Days/Food Vendors

All solicitors, peddlers, food vendors and taggers are required to be licensed with the City of Naperville. Find out how to identify who is licensed or become licensed yourself.

Filing type: Online Form
- Certification
Scavengers

You must be licensed to work as a scavenger in the City of Naperville.

Filing type: US Mail
- Certification
B.A.S.S.E.T.

All establishments that hold a liquor license must require employees who dispense, sell, deliver or serve alcoholic liquor to be enrolled in the B.A.S.S.E.T. program within 30 days of date of hire.

Filing type: Online Form
- Certification

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