City Building Permits
Village of Huntley (McHenry Portion), IL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Huntley (McHenry Portion), Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Serves McHenry and Kane portions of Huntley.
- Department
- Development Services Department, Building & Code Enforcement
- Address
- 10987 Main Street, Huntley, IL 60142
- Phone
- (847) 515-5252
Online Permit Portal
Platform: eSuite Permit Portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Submit via eSuite portal with plans and contractor info.
- Development Services reviews (typically 10-14 days).
- Notification of approval and fees.
- Final payment and permit issuance.
Typical processing time: 10-14 days.
Source: Development Services Department, Building & Code Enforcement
General Requirements
Additions, remodeling, decks, fences, pools, water heaters.
Required Documents
- Application
- Contractor proposal
- Licenses
- Plat of survey
- HOA approval (if applicable)
- Building code
- 2024 International Codes (IBC/IRC/IMC/IFC/IPMC/ISPSC), 2023 NEC.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders permitted for primary residence.
- Contractor requirements
- State license for roofers, plumbers; others must be registered.
Fees
- Plan check fee
- Deposit required for new construction.
- Permit fee formula
- Combination of flat and valuation based.
- Reinspection fee
- Fees apply; backflow testing fees $70-$90.
- Payment note
- Online payment via portal.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Cosmetic updates like painting and wallpaper
- Ordinary repairs as defined by code
Important: Confirm specific exemptions with Development Services.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (847) 515-5252 by 2:00 PM for next day (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Call by 2:00 PM for next day inspection.
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday standard business hours.
- Time windows
- Standard business hours
Typical inspection sequence: Standard sequence for project type.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2024 International Codes (IBC/IRC/IMC/IFC/IPMC/ISPSC), 2023 NEC.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Applications, Permits & Forms
- License lookup guide: Illinois Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Illinois Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Illinois hub: Illinois Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Development Services Department, Building & Code Enforcement before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Village of Huntley (McHenry Portion) Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Village of Huntley (McHenry Portion), IL?
- Additions, remodeling, decks, fences, pools, water heaters.
- How much does a building permit cost in Village of Huntley (McHenry Portion), IL?
- Fees are calculated as: Combination of flat and valuation based.. Plan check fee: Deposit required for new construction..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Village of Huntley (McHenry Portion), IL?
- 1. Submit via eSuite portal with plans and contractor info. 2. Development Services reviews (typically 10-14 days). 3. Notification of approval and fees. 4. Final payment and permit issuance.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Village of Huntley (McHenry Portion), IL?
- Typical processing time is 10-14 days..
- What work is exempt from building permits in Village of Huntley (McHenry Portion), IL?
- The following work is generally exempt: Cosmetic updates like painting and wallpaper; Ordinary repairs as defined by code. Note: Confirm specific exemptions with Development Services.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Village of Huntley (McHenry Portion), IL?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: (847) 515-5252 by 2:00 PM for next day. Call by 2:00 PM for next day inspection..
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