County permits

Calhoun County

Calhoun County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Calhoun County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Calhoun County Building Department
Website: Permit authority website ↗
Phone: 618-576-9700 Ext. 4
Email: chris.behrens@calhouncountyil.gov
Address: 301 S. County Rd., Hardin, IL 62047 (Marvin Richter Government Building)

Full unincorporated Calhoun County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Calhoun County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Calhoun County, Illinois. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.