City Building Permits
Quincy, IL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Quincy, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City of Quincy and contiguous territory within 1.5 miles beyond city limits for many permit types.
- Department
- Department of Inspections and Enforcement / Office of Inspection
- Address
- Quincy City Hall, 730 Maine St, Quincy, IL 62301; inspection office at 706 Maine St, 3rd Floor, City Hall Annex, Quincy, IL 62301
- Phone
- 217-228-4540
Online Permit Portal
Platform: iWorQ • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Start with the permit application and required submittals through iWorQ or paper application.
- The office reviews the application and plans for code compliance.
- If compliant, the permit is issued.
- Site plan review is required for multiple family, commercial, downtown, and industrial projects.
Typical processing time: 3 to 5 working days after receipt of a completed application
Source: Department of Inspections and Enforcement / Office of Inspection
General Requirements
Before starting new projects including extensions, additions, alterations, repairs, foundations, fences, and demolitions.
Required Documents
- Application
- Project address
- Zoning district
- Owner information
- Construction details
- Valuation
- Contractor and design professional information if applicable
- Flood hazard disclosure if applicable
- Permit validity
- Work authorized under permit must commence within 6 months of issuance and must be completed within 1 year, per application form.
- Building code
- The public page still lists 2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IFGC, 2018 IPC, 2017 electrical code, 2021 IECC, and 2018 Illinois Accessibility Code. This appears outdated relative to the statewide 2025 mandate and should be verified with the city.
- Owner-builder
- Owner or owner's representative must complete the application; applicant certifies authority when not the owner.
- Contractor requirements
- Electrical contractor, mechanical contractor, and roofing contractor requirements are published; plumbing contractor must be state licensed and registered; general contractor info is requested on the application.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $50 residential; $75 commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential
- Permit fee formula
- Residential new construction/additions/remodeling/repairs at cost of construction x 0.0025; commercial/industrial/multi-family at cost of construction x 0.005
- Payment note
- Inspection cost is included in the permit fee on the building permit page.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Department of Inspections and Enforcement / Office of Inspection to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- iWorQ portal (online)
- City inspections office (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: footing, column footing, trench footing, rough building, final building, then certificate of occupancy before occupancy.
Additional Resources
- Building code: The public page still lists 2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IFGC, 2018 IPC, 2017 electrical code, 2021 IECC, and 2018 Illinois Accessibility Code. This appears outdated relative to the statewide 2025 mandate and should be verified with the city.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Building codes page
- Permits hub
- Building permit application PDF
- Quincy Municipal Code
- License lookup guide: Illinois Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Illinois Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Illinois hub: Illinois Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Department of Inspections and Enforcement / Office of Inspection before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quincy Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Quincy, IL?
- Before starting new projects including extensions, additions, alterations, repairs, foundations, fences, and demolitions.
- How much does a building permit cost in Quincy, IL?
- The minimum permit fee is $50 residential; $75 commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential. Fees are calculated as: Residential new construction/additions/remodeling/repairs at cost of construction x 0.0025; commercial/industrial/multi-family at cost of construction x 0.005.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Quincy, IL?
- 1. Start with the permit application and required submittals through iWorQ or paper application. 2. The office reviews the application and plans for code compliance. 3. If compliant, the permit is issued. 4. Site plan review is required for multiple family, commercial, downtown, and industrial projects.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Quincy, IL?
- Typical processing time is 3 to 5 working days after receipt of a completed application.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Quincy, IL?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: iWorQ portal, City inspections office.
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