Unincorporated Mason County

county ordinance says a building permit is required prior to commencement of construction on any parcel in Mason County except as otherwise set forth.

• Exempt Routine maintenance or repair of buildings, structures, or equipment such as repairing or re-roofing a building
• Exempt Alterations to existing buildings at a cost of less than $1,000
• Exempt Construction of a service connection to a municipally owned and operated utility

Permit validity

if work is not substantially started within 180 days, a new permit is required; work authorized by permit must be completed within 24 months, with one possible 12-month extension.

Owner-builder

not expressly published in the county material reviewed.

Contractor requirements

not expressly published in the county material reviewed; Illinois statewide trade licensing still applies for plumbing and electrical.

1. 01
   Confirm whether the work is exempt under county ordinance.
2. 02
   Complete the zoning permit application on forms furnished by the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
3. 03
   Include required materials where applicable: applicant/owner/architect/engineer/contractor info, site description, plat of survey or suitable drawing, sewage plan if no municipal sewer, water supply plan if no municipal water.
4. 04
   File with the County Zoning Enforcement Officer.
5. 05
   County reviews and issues, or denies/requires revision.
6. 06
   For special uses, the application is referred to the Zoning Board.

Source: Mason County Zoning / Code Enforcement ↗

• not publicly detailed beyond office filing and direct contact with zoning office (contact)

Inspection hours

county courthouse hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm except holidays

Typical sequence: not publicly detailed

not publicly detailed