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. 

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