Building Inspector
Frank Taylor
1901 4th Street, Peru, IL 61354
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Phone: (815) 223-1148
Fax: (815) 223-9381


The City of Peru Building and Zoning office is ready to help when you have a project to complete.  Whether you are a homeowner or a contractor when questions arise you can call our office. 

Design Review Committee- This committee will review plans for all new commercial and sub-division projects. Review the Design
Ordinance and fill out the application

Building Permit Information

If you are considering improvements to your home or property, you should know that virtually every enhancement requires a building permit.  Please contact the Building and Zoning office as to whether a permit is required.  Building permits are required for most types of home improvements including new installation or replacement of the following:

• New Home or Commercial Building
  
• Demolition of Buildings
  
• Signs
  
• Decks
  
• Fences
  
• Pools (above ground, in-ground and storable pools)
  
• All Sheds
  
• Garages
  
• Room Additions
  
• Driveways
  

Permits can be applied for at our offices between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.  Click here for a Building Permit Application or they are available at the Peru Municipal Building.

All Contractors for Residential work must be registered within the City of Peru. You must fill out a Contractor License Application and return to the Clerks Office.

Zoning Map

Zoning Variance Application

Administrative Variance Form

Zoning Ordinance

Subdivision Ordinance