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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Bunker Hill
New construction, additions, sheds, decks, and fences.
Painting, floor coverings
Minor maintenance
- Exempt Painting, floor coverings
- Exempt Minor maintenance
Required documents
- Property dimensions
- Site plan showing setbacks
- Building code
- 2021 IRC/IBC.
- Permit validity
- 1 year.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders are allowed.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must register with the city annually.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: 5 business days
- 01 Download Building/Zoning Application.
- 02 Submit to Public Works Director with site plan.
- 03 Pay fee at City Hall once approved.
Typical processing time: 5 business days
§ 04
Fee schedule
Bunker Hill building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$25.00
02
Permit fee formula
Flat fees for residential accessory structures; valuation for new dwellings
Cash/Check at City Hall.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (618) 585-4632 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Business hours
Typical sequence: Typical sequence: Footing, Final.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Bunker Hill permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Bunker Hill, IL? ▸
New construction, additions, sheds, decks, and fences.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Bunker Hill, IL? ▸
Building permit fees in Bunker Hill, IL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25.00. Fees are calculated as: Flat fees for residential accessory structures; valuation for new dwellings.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Bunker Hill, IL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Bunker Hill, IL, follow these steps: 1. Download Building/Zoning Application. 2. Submit to Public Works Director with site plan. 3. Pay fee at City Hall once approved.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Bunker Hill, IL? ▸
Building permit processing times in Bunker Hill, IL typically run 5 business days. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Bunker Hill, IL? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Bunker Hill, IL. The following work is generally exempt: Painting, floor coverings; Minor maintenance. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Bunker Hill, IL? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Bunker Hill, IL via: (618) 585-4632.
last verified April 2026
source City of Bunker Hill Building & Zoning ↗
entry id permits/illinois/macoupin/bunker-hill
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Bunker Hill Building & Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.