Administrative overview · FIPS 17119
Madison County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Madison County Planning and Development Department
For a project in or near Madison County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
618-296-4468
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
Madison County Planning and Development, 157 North Main Street, Suite 254, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Operating hours
Permit applications: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM, except county holidays
Review expectation
Allow at least 72 hours for new-home permit review. Applications must be submitted in person; a building permit is active for one year from issuance.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Madison County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Madison County Planning and Development Department is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 618-296-4468.
How long might review take?
Allow at least 72 hours for new-home permit review. Applications must be submitted in person; a building permit is active for one year from issuance.
How are inspections scheduled?
Call Planning and Development at 618-296-4468 with the building permit number. Calling before 9:00 AM to schedule an inspection typically ensures same-day inspection. Work may begin only after application approval and permit issuance.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
The county's official FAQ lists the 2012 International Building Code for commercial and residential plan review. The FAQ is dated June 2016, so confirm with Planning and Development whether newer editions or amendments apply in 2026. No permit is required to replace existing windows of the same size, repair or replace siding, or remodel a kitchen/bathroom without altering rough plumbing, removing a load-bearing wall, upgrading electrical service, pulling the meter, or adding square footage. Enlarged/new windows and structural or utility changes require permits.