The Department of Building Development Services implements and monitors a variety of city, state, and federal codes, and four trades (electrical, plumbing, gas and mechanical). It also offers essential information for businesses, homeowners, landlords, tenants, contractors, and developers.

Our services include:

• Issuing permits for all phases of building construction
• Implements building codes
• Implements zoning
• Monitors demolition and movement of existing buildings
• Monitors and issues permits for temporary (PDF) and permanent sign (PDF)
•  Certifies trade crafts (PDF) (electricians, plumbers, gas, and mechanical licenses)
• Maintains minimum parking ratios
• Implements floodplain ordinances
• Inspects for buffer yards and tree planting in commercial areas
• Implements Dangerous Building Code

eCity

• Apply Online for: Pre-Development review and Commercial Projects, Residential Projects, Trade Permits, Public Improvements, Planning Applications, Driveway Projects, Excavation Projects, Wrecking Permits and more!
• View Dashboard of your project and permits
• Receive Project/Permit Status email Notifications
• Add Applicants/Contractors to your Permits
• Pay Online
• Print your own Permits
• Requests Inspections Online
• View Inspection Results in Real Time
• Current ePlans Submittal and Review Process stays the same
• View ePlans Review Comments in ecity
• Use Lookup Record to find any permits or projects

Fast Facts About the Department

The Department of Building Development Services:

• Employs over 30 people
• Has an annual budget of about $2 million, or 2% of the general fund budget
• Serves the building and development needs of the community in an expeditious manner
• Polices public right-of-way along streets and roads removing illegal signs
• Gives tests and awards certificates to electricians, plumbers, gas fitters, and mechanical craftsmen for a license to operate in Springfield