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The City of Rockford has adopted a new Fee Schedule as of April 2010 which covers permit fees.  See updated Fee Schedule.

The City of Rockford requires Roofing Permits as of August 1, 2007.    See Roofing Contractor Information.  

The City of Rockford has adopted the International Building Code 2003 effective July 1, 2004.  For more information concerning all codes adopted by the City of Rockford, see   Building Codes/Amendments.

The City of Rockford Building Section is pleased to announce a Permit by Appointment process for projects which involve interior alterations and remodeling.  The City of Rockford Building Section is also offering an Express Review process for new construction and additions.  For more information see  Checklist, Forms, Downloads or call (815) 987-5550.

We rely on the safety of structures that surround us in our everyday living.  The public need for protection from disaster due to fire, structural collapse and general deterioration underscores the need for modern codes and their administration.

Safety is achieved through proper design and construction practice and issuance of permits and City inspections which verifies compliance with building codes.  You, as a business owner or homeowner, have a substantial investment which can be seriously jeopardized through less-than-complete code enforcement and compliance.

Building permits provide the means for Code Officials to protect us by reducing the potential hazards of unsafe construction and therefore ensuring the public health, safety and welfare.