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Unincorporated Kane County

How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Kane County, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Code adoption
2021 International Codes.
Avg processing
10-15 business days.
Min. permit fee
$100
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Kane County Building & Community Services Division

Street address
719 S. Batavia Avenue, Building A, Geneva, IL 60134
Phone
630-232-3485
Coverage
Serves all areas in Kane County NOT within a city or village limit.
Online portal
CityView Portal
CityView Portal
Website
Department website
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Kane County

To construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, or demolish a building/structure.

Fences that you can see through (chain-link, split-rail)
Interior painting, wallpapering, flooring
Grade-level driveways and sidewalks
Retaining walls 4 feet or less in height
  • Exempt Fences that you can see through (chain-link, split-rail)
  • Exempt Interior painting, wallpapering, flooring
  • Exempt Grade-level driveways and sidewalks
  • Exempt Retaining walls 4 feet or less in height
Required documents
  • Plat of Survey
  • Scaled architectural plans
  • Kane County Health Dept approval (if on septic/well)
  • Stormwater approval (if over 500 sq ft of new impervious area)
Building code
2021 International Codes.
Permit validity
6 months to start; 1 year to complete.
Owner-builder
Owners may perform work but must sign an affidavit and reside at the property.
Contractor requirements
No registration fee; must provide licenses and COI.
§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: 10-15 business days.

  1. 01
    Create account on CityView Portal.
  2. 02
    Submit application and upload PDF plans.
  3. 03
    Plan review (typically 10-15 days).
  4. 04
    Pay fees online via Paymentus.
  5. 05
    Permit issued via portal.

Typical processing time: 10-15 business days.

Source: Kane County Building & Community Services Division ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Kane County building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$100
02
Plan check fee
$100 (minimum)
03
Permit fee formula
$75 per 100 sq ft for new residential (min $3,000).
04
Reinspection fee
$100 per failure

Online payments handled by Paymentus (credit/debit/e-check)

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday

Typical sequence: Site, Footing, Underground Plumb, Roughs, Insulation, Final.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Kane County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Kane County, IL? ▸
To construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, or demolish a building/structure.
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Kane County, IL? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Kane County, IL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $100. Fees are calculated as: $75 per 100 sq ft for new residential (min $3,000).. Plan check fee: $100 (minimum).
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Kane County, IL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Kane County, IL, follow these steps: 1. Create account on CityView Portal. 2. Submit application and upload PDF plans. 3. Plan review (typically 10-15 days). 4. Pay fees online via Paymentus. 5. Permit issued via portal.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Kane County, IL? ▸
Building permit processing times in unincorporated Kane County, IL typically run 10-15 business days.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Kane County, IL? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Kane County, IL. The following work is generally exempt: Fences that you can see through (chain-link, split-rail); Interior painting, wallpapering, flooring; Grade-level driveways and sidewalks; Retaining walls 4 feet or less in height. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Kane County, IL? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Kane County, IL via: 630-232-3485, CityView Portal.
last verified April 2026 source Kane County Building & Community Services Division ↗ entry id permits/illinois/kane/unincorporated
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