Building a deck in Bloomingdale requires a permit from the Village before any work begins. This guide walks through exactly what the Village of Bloomingdale Building and Zoning Department requires — from submitting your application and drawings to scheduling each required inspection. It also covers how to coordinate with your HOA if your subdivision has an active association, which is common in Bloomingdale’s planned communities.
Does My Deck Project Require a Permit in Bloomingdale?
Yes. The Village of Bloomingdale requires a building permit before you construct, alter, or rebuild any deck, patio, gazebo, or pergola on your property. The Village’s own guidance is direct: contact the Building Department before setting your construction date to avoid delays. This applies to both attached and detached structures, and to replacement deck projects — not only new construction.
Bloomingdale currently enforces the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) and the 2024 International Building Code (IBC), along with the 2023 National Electrical Code and the 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code. This places Bloomingdale ahead of many DuPage County municipalities that still operate under the 2021 IRC edition. Illinois also enacted a statewide minimum building code baseline effective January 1, 2025 (Public Act 103-0510), but Bloomingdale’s adopted codes meet and exceed that baseline.
Where to Apply
| Detail | Information |
| Department | Building and Zoning Department |
| Address | Village Hall, 201 S. Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 |
| Building Dept Phone | (630) 671-5660 |
| Village Hall Main | (630) 893-7000 |
| buildingandzoning@vil.bloomingdale.il.us | |
| Hours | Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Submission Methods | In person at Village Hall, by U.S. mail, or via the drop box in front of Village Hall |
| Processing Time | Approximately 10 business days for residential permits |
The Village’s Building, Zoning and Engineering Department page links to all current permit handouts, forms, and code documents. Download the project-specific Deck Handout and the Patio Handout from the Village website before preparing your submittal package.
What to Submit with Your Deck Permit Application
The Village publishes project-specific handouts that serve as your submittal checklist. For a deck permit, you will generally need to provide the following. Always confirm the current list against the Village’s Deck Handout before submitting, as requirements can be updated.
- A completed Building Permit Application
- A Plat of Survey showing your lot dimensions, all existing structures, and the proposed deck drawn to scale with dimensions and distances to all property lines
- Detailed deck construction drawings showing: joist size and spacing, beam size and span, post size and spacing, footing diameter and depth, railing type and height, baluster spacing, stair rise and run, and deck height above finished grade
- A completed Stormwater and Floodplain Management Certification Form (required with residential permits)
- A Homeowner Code Compliance Form if no licensed contractor is listed on the application
For roofed decks, gazebos, pergolas, or structures supporting hot tubs or spas: The Village publishes a separate Gazebo/Pergola Permit Handout and a Hot Tub Permit Handout with additional requirements. These projects typically require engineer- or architect-sealed plans. Contact the Building and Zoning Department at (630) 671-5660 before preparing drawings for these project types.
Permit Fees and Bond Requirements
Bloomingdale’s residential permit fee structure is based on project size: a $50 base fee plus $0.10 per square foot of the deck or patio area. For a typical 400 sq ft deck, that works out to a $90 permit fee — among the more straightforward fee structures in DuPage County.
Additionally, the Village commonly requires a cash bond of $1,000 to $1,500 for residential construction work. This bond is returned upon satisfactory completion of all required inspections. Confirm the current bond amount with the Building Department when you call or submit your application.
An expedited plan review is available at 150% of the standard fee if your project timeline requires faster turnaround than the standard 10-business-day window. Ask the Building Department about current availability when you submit.
The complete fee schedule is codified under Village Code Section 10-1-2-1. Fees are subject to change; always confirm current amounts directly with the department before submitting.
Permit Validity and Construction Timeline
| Requirement | Detail |
| Permit validity | 12 months from date of issuance |
| Work must start within | 6 months of permit issuance |
| Permit expiration | If work stops for more than 6 months after starting, the permit may lapse |
| Contractor registration | Contractors must be registered with the Village before pulling or working under a permit |
| Reinspection fee | Applies if work fails an inspection and requires a follow-up visit |
Required Inspections
All inspections must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance by calling the Building and Zoning Department at (630) 671-5660. Inspections are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. The standard residential inspection sequence for a deck includes:
- Footing / Post Hole Inspection — Completed after holes are dug but before concrete is poured. The inspector verifies diameter, depth, and soil condition.
- Rough Framing Inspection — Completed after the frame is up but before decking boards are installed. Covers ledger attachment, joist hangers, beam sizing, post connections, and flashing.
- Final Inspection — Completed when all work is done, including railings, stairs, and any required grading or drainage work. The deck cannot be put into use until this inspection passes.
Confirm the exact inspection sequence for your specific project with the Building Department at time of permit issuance — some projects may require additional inspection steps.
Before You Dig: Call J.U.L.I.E.
Illinois law requires you to call J.U.L.I.E. (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators) at least 48 hours before any digging. This is free and mandatory. Dial 811 or visit illinois1call.com. Available 24/7. Utility lines across your property and public easements will be marked before you break ground.
Construction Hours in Bloomingdale
The Village of Bloomingdale enforces noise and construction hour restrictions under its municipal code. Contact the Building and Zoning Department at (630) 671-5660 to confirm the current allowable construction hours for your project type before scheduling crews.
HOA Coordination in Bloomingdale’s Newer Subdivisions
Bloomingdale is a planned community that developed primarily from the late 1970s through the 2010s across more than 30 subdivisions. Many of those — particularly those built from the 1990s onward — include active Homeowners Associations with architectural review requirements that apply to exterior construction, including decks, patios, and pergolas. The Village permit process and your HOA’s approval process are entirely separate. Getting a Village permit does not satisfy your HOA’s review requirement, and HOA approval does not substitute for a Village permit. You need both.
Here is how to approach the coordination effectively:
- Determine whether your subdivision has an active HOA. Check your closing documents, deed, or title for reference to CC&Rs. If you’re not sure, your property management company or a search of DuPage County recorded documents can confirm it.
- Get your HOA’s architectural review requirements before designing your deck. Many associations in Bloomingdale’s newer subdivisions have specific rules about materials (composite vs. wood, natural tones only), railing styles, deck height, and finishing requirements. Designing first and asking later is the most common source of costly revisions.
- Submit to both simultaneously. Village permit review runs approximately 10 business days. HOA architectural committees typically take two to four weeks. Starting both processes at the same time compresses your timeline by a month or more.
- Use your permit drawings for your HOA submittal. The plat of survey and construction drawings you prepare for the Village are precisely what most HOA architectural committees want to review.
- Get HOA approval in writing before any work starts. Verbal confirmation from a board member or property manager does not protect you if a dispute arises.
For a side-by-side look at how the Village permit process and HOA approval timelines compare with a neighboring community’s requirements, our guide on the Woodridge deck permit and HOA coordination process covers the same dual-approval structure common across DuPage County’s planned subdivisions.
Quick Reference: Bloomingdale Deck Permit Checklist
- Confirm your zoning district and setback requirements with the Building Department
- Download the Village’s Deck Handout from the Building and Zoning page
- Check whether your subdivision has an active HOA and request their architectural review requirements
- Prepare completed Building Permit Application
- Prepare Plat of Survey with proposed deck drawn to scale and all setback distances
- Prepare detailed construction drawings with all required structural specifications
- Complete Stormwater and Floodplain Management Certification Form
- Complete Homeowner Code Compliance Form if no licensed contractor is listed
- Confirm current bond amount with Building Department before submission
- Submit permit application to Village Hall (in person, mail, or drop box)
- Submit HOA architectural review application simultaneously (if applicable)
- Pay permit fee and cash bond upon approval
- Confirm contractor is registered with the Village before work begins
- Call J.U.L.I.E. at 811 at least 48 hours before digging
- Schedule Inspection #1 (post holes) before pouring concrete
- Schedule Inspection #2 (rough framing) before installing decking boards
- Schedule Inspection #3 (final) before using the deck
Thinking through materials while your permit is in review? Our overview of what to source at the Downers Grove Home Depot for a deck build covers lumber, composite decking, concrete, and structural hardware — all within a short drive of Bloomingdale.
Working on a Deck in Bloomingdale? Talk to Platinum Decking.
Platinum Decking builds decks and patios throughout DuPage County — handling permit applications, HOA coordination, and the full build. Call us at (224) 634-4345 to talk through your project.