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City of Marshall

How to apply for a building permit in City of Marshall, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Min. permit fee
$10.00
Last verified
April 2026
On this page 6
§ 01

Permit authority

City of Marshall Planning and Zoning / Zoning Enforcing Officer

Street address
201 S. Michigan Ave., Marshall, IL 62441
Coverage
City limits of Marshall, the county seat.
Online portal
Forms and permits
City website forms and permits area
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Marshall

Building permits are required before any construction. The city page states permits are required for all building types and accessory structures including fences, porches, storage buildings, garages, and carports.

Required documents
  • Building permit application
  • Site plan
Building code
City zoning and permit process applies locally, and state minimum building codes effective 1/1/2025 also apply.
Contractor requirements
No local general contractor license rule was found in the public sources reviewed.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Confirm zoning and site plan requirements with the Zoning Enforcing Officer.
  2. 02
    Prepare building permit application and site plan.
  3. 03
    Submit before construction begins.
  4. 04
    Pay permit and, if applicable, site plan review fees.
  5. 05
    Permit is issued after approval.

Source: City of Marshall Planning and Zoning / Zoning Enforcing Officer ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Marshall building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$10.00
02
Plan check fee
$150.00
03
Permit fee formula
Flat fee by project type, plus site plan review when required.
04
Penalty (no permit)
A penalty may be imposed if construction starts before permit submission and issuance.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Inspection hours
City Hall hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, per the city hall page.

Typical sequence: Site plan review may precede permit issuance for qualifying projects; inspection sequence was not fully published.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Marshall permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Marshall, IL?
Building permits are required before any construction. The city page states permits are required for all building types and accessory structures including fences, porches, storage buildings, garages, and carports.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Marshall, IL?
Building permit fees in Marshall, IL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $10.00. Fees are calculated as: Flat fee by project type, plus site plan review when required.. Plan check fee: $150.00.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Marshall, IL?
To apply for a building permit in Marshall, IL, follow these steps: 1. Confirm zoning and site plan requirements with the Zoning Enforcing Officer. 2. Prepare building permit application and site plan. 3. Submit before construction begins. 4. Pay permit and, if applicable, site plan review fees. 5. Permit is issued after approval.
last verified April 2026 source City of Marshall Planning and Zoning / Zoning Enforcing Officer ↗ entry id permits/illinois/clark/marshall

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Marshall Planning and Zoning / Zoning Enforcing Officer before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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