Mt. Sterling, IL - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

City of Mt. Sterling corporate limits

Department

City Clerk's Office and Building Inspector under the City's Building Code

Address

City Hall, 145 W Main Street, Mt. Sterling, IL 62353-1296

Phone

217-773-2513

Email

mscityadmin@casscomm.com

Website

https://mtsterlingil.com/

Application Process

1. Select the relevant permit form from the city Forms + Applications page.
2. Use the city PDF forms for Building Permit, Demo Permit, Electric Permit, Plumbing Permit, and Street Alley Cut Permit as applicable.
3. The Building Inspector receives applications, issues permits, and makes inspections.
4. For building permits, fees must be paid before issuance.

Source: City Clerk's Office and Building Inspector under the City's Building Code

General Requirements

The city Building Code requires permits for construction or alteration work, demolition, building removal, swimming pools, plumbing work, and electrical work as covered by the code chapters and permit forms.

Required Documents

• City permit forms
• Estimated cost information
• Plans kept on file by the Building Inspector

Building code

The city code page states the Revised Codes of Ordinances, supplemented January 1, 2023, govern the city; Chapter 6 is the Building Code and references BOCA-era code text rather than a current model-code adoption page.

Contractor requirements

No city contractor license scheme was found; Illinois statewide contractor licensing does not exist.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$3.00 for construction or alteration permits, unless estimated cost does not exceed $200.00

Permit fee formula

$3.00 per $1,000 up to $20,000; $2.00 per $1,000 from $20,000 to $100,000; $0.50 per $1,000 above $100,000

Reinspection fee

$10.00 for every reinspection after the first one

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City Clerk's Office and Building Inspector under the City's Building Code to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: The code says the Building Inspector receives applications, issues permits, and makes inspections; occupancy permits are issued after compliance and fee payment.

Additional Resources

• Building code: The city code page states the Revised Codes of Ordinances, supplemented January 1, 2023, govern the city; Chapter 6 is the Building Code and references BOCA-era code text rather than a current model-code adoption page.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Forms + Applications
• Locations + Directions
• License lookup guide: Illinois Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Illinois Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Illinois hub: Illinois Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Mt. Sterling Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Mt. Sterling, IL?

The city Building Code requires permits for construction or alteration work, demolition, building removal, swimming pools, plumbing work, and electrical work as covered by the code chapters and permit forms.

How much does a building permit cost in Mt. Sterling, IL?

The minimum permit fee is $3.00 for construction or alteration permits, unless estimated cost does not exceed $200.00. Fees are calculated as: $3.00 per $1,000 up to $20,000; $2.00 per $1,000 from $20,000 to $100,000; $0.50 per $1,000 above $100,000.

How do I apply for a building permit in Mt. Sterling, IL?

1. Select the relevant permit form from the city Forms + Applications page. 2. Use the city PDF forms for Building Permit, Demo Permit, Electric Permit, Plumbing Permit, and Street Alley Cut Permit as applicable. 3. The Building Inspector receives applications, issues permits, and makes inspections. 4. For building permits, fees must be paid before issuance.

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