City Building Permits
Pana, IL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Pana, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Within City of Pana limits
- Department
- Building and Zoning Office
- Phone
- (217) 562-2741
- Website
- https://www.cityofpana.org/
Application Process
- Complete the Building Permit Application packet.
- Mark the construction area with city-provided flags.
- Obtain a JULIE dig number.
- Draw a site plan on the city form.
- Provide the completed packet to the city for review.
- City staff provide the applicable ordinance, review the submission, and issue or deny the permit.
Source: Building and Zoning Office
General Requirements
City Code Chapter 25, Section 25-102 governs building permits
Required Documents
- Completed packet
- Site plan
- Parcel information
- Contractor and owner signatures
- JULIE number
- Any survey requested by the city
- Permit validity
- Building permits are valid for only 90 days
- Building code
- City ordinances and any codes adopted by the city; statewide minimum code enforcement applies from January 1, 2025
- Owner-builder
- The owner and contractor must both sign the application; owner remains responsible for property line accuracy
- Contractor requirements
- No local contractor license system identified; state-licensed trades still apply
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Residential and structure fees are valuation/size based on the application packet; examples and exact schedules should be confirmed with the office
- Penalty (no permit)
- Starting construction before permit issuance can result in a citation between $50.00 and $750.00
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building and Zoning Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Typical inspection sequence: Application review, issuance, construction verification visit, final occupancy/compliance visit
City may require survey confirmation near property lines and can issue citations for inaccurate setbacks
Additional Resources
- Building code: City ordinances and any codes adopted by the city; statewide minimum code enforcement applies from January 1, 2025
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- City of Pana city services
- 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 Building and Zoning Office before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pana Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Pana, IL?
- City Code Chapter 25, Section 25-102 governs building permits
- How much does a building permit cost in Pana, IL?
- Fees are calculated as: Residential and structure fees are valuation/size based on the application packet; examples and exact schedules should be confirmed with the office.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Pana, IL?
- 1. Complete the Building Permit Application packet. 2. Mark the construction area with city-provided flags. 3. Obtain a JULIE dig number. 4. Draw a site plan on the city form. 5. Provide the completed packet to the city for review. 6. City staff provide the applicable ordinance, review the submission, and issue or deny the permit.
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