County permits

Jersey County

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

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Jersey County.

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

Permit authority: Jersey County Code Administrator's Office
Website: Jersey County Code Administrator ↗
Online portal: Jersey County Code Administrator ↗
Phone: 618-498-5571
Email: codeadmin1@jerseycounty-il.gov
Address: 200 N. Lafayette St., Suite 6, Jerseyville, IL 62052

Full unincorporated Jersey County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Jersey County

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

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Jersey 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.