City Guide · Verified 2026
Pool Construction Permits in Peoria
Local Rule
Peoria County/City Building Department
The local building department's own Residential Permits page states a real distinctive gating rule: a permit for a swimming pool cannot be issued unless the barrier requirement is met first, making pool barrier compliance a precondition for permit issuance rather than only a final-inspection item. Illinois has no statewide statute setting a residential pool fence height, leaving it to each municipality; most Peoria-area jurisdictions follow the International Residential Code and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code family, which set a 48 inch barrier floor. Construction plans are required for in-ground pools and any accompanying deck.
Source · Verified September 2026
Peoria Building Department
Office: City of Peoria Community Development Department
Address: 419 Fulton St., Suite 207, Peoria, IL 61602
Phone: (309) 494-8600
Hours and procedures can change — call ahead to confirm.
How This Compares to Peoria County
Peoria's own rule is shown above (Permit required). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:
Peoria County Planning and Zoning Department
Peoria County's swimming pool ordinance, Chapter 20 of the County Code, applies only to pools within platted subdivisions or located within 600 feet of another residential property with a dwelling, measured to the nearest lot line; pools outside those conditions fall outside the ordinance's reach entirely. A permit is required only when a private pool exceeds both 24 inches of water depth and 125 square feet of surface area, the two conditions applying together rather than either alone. Below-ground pools must be enclosed by a fence at least 5 feet tall, taller than the more common 4-foot minimum, and above-ground pools need an equivalent 5-foot barrier unless the pool structure itself serves that role. The pool permit fee is $100 for above-ground and $175 for in-ground installations, current as of July 2024.
Nearby Cities with Verified Rules
Other cities near Peoria with a confirmed pool construction rule:
FAQs
Which department handles Pool Construction permits in Peoria?
Peoria County/City Building Department handles Pool Construction permits in Peoria.
Is Peoria different from Peoria County on Pool Construction?
Yes. Peoria's rule is "Permit required", while Peoria County in general is "No permit under — sqft". See the full breakdown of each below.
Building It Yourself? Here's What You'll Need
Meeting the pool safety code? Barrier and safety gear homeowners rely on:
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