Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a state statute (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.) that provides a method for the public to access government records. Any person who wishes to inspect or obtain copies of public records from the City of Naperville may submit a FOIA request.
Please note that the City has promulgated FOIA Rules and Regulations which specify the methods by which FOIA requests may be submitted to the City’s FOIA Officers. FOIA requests not submitted in compliance with one of the specified methods will not be considered received by the City.
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Rules and Regulations
Submitting a FOIA Request
Per the City’s Rules and Regulations, FOIA requests not submitted in compliance with one of the following specified methods will not be considered received by the City.
- Electronic Submittal – Click here
- By Email – Email NapervilleClerks@naperville.il.us and specify “ATTENTION-FOIA OFFICER”
- By Mail or In Writing –
- For police department records:
Naperville Police Department
1350 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
ATTENTION: FOIA OFFICER - For non-police department records:
Naperville Municipal Center
400 South Eagle Street, Naperville, IL 60540
ATTENTION: COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT/FOIA OFFICER
- For police department records:
- Fax – (630) 305-4052 (Police Department records requests only)
Frequently Requested and Exempt Records
- Frequently Requested Documents:
- Building Permits Issued Statistics
- City Organization Chart and General Information (PDF)
- Statement of Open Accounts (submit a request for this document online through the City's Help Center)
- Records Not Requiring a FOIA (PDF)
- Public records may be exempt from disclosure in whole or in part pursuant to exemptions set forth in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) [5 ILCS 140/1 et seq. – See Sections 7 and 7.5]
Single-Family Residential Permit Plan Requests
Architectural plans are the property of the licensed architect who prepared the plans. The City is unable to release copies of any architectural plans without the written permission of the architect who prepared the plans.
Single-Family Homes Constructed Prior to 1992
The City of Naperville’s permit database dates back to 1992. For single-family homes constructed prior to 1992, the City does not have any information.
Single-Family Homes Constructed Between 1992-2006
As noted above, the City of Naperville’s permit database dates back to 1992. For single-family homes constructed between 1992 and 2006, the City can provide the name of the architect who prepared the plans if it is available in the City database. Please contact the architect of record directly to request the plans.
Single-Family Homes Constructed Between 2007-Present
Starting in 2007, the City began to archive single-family residential architectural plans. For single-family homes constructed between 2007 through the present, the City can provide the name of the architect who prepared the plans if it is available in the City database. In order to release the plans (if available), written permission from the architect who prepared the plan must be provided. Please contact the architect of record directly to request the written permission.
Plat of Survey
The plat of survey can be found with the mortgage papers you received from your lender when you closed on your property. If you do not have it, contact your lender to request a copy. If you are still unable to locate it, you may hire a licensed land surveyor to create a new one.
Response Time Frames/Failure to Pick Up Records
Most FOIA requests are responded to within five (5) business days after receipt of the request, with up to a five (5) business day extension. Other time frames apply to commercial requests and certain other FOIA requests, per state statute. Time frames may also be negotiated by agreement. Requested records will be held for 60 days if the requester has indicated that they will be picked up.
Fees for FOIA Documents
Fees for Voluminous and Commercial FOIA requests are subject to alternate fee provisions.
- CD/DVD - $1
- Photo Proof Sheet - $1.35
- Accident Reports - $5
- Accident Reconstruction Reports - $20
- Paper copies (color) after the first 50 pages (first 50 pages free) - $0.15
- Paper copies (B/W) after the first 50 pages (first 50 pages free)- $0.05
- Plat - $0.50
More Information
For additional information regarding FOIA, see the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office website.