Le Roy, IL — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Le Roy — Building and Zoning Department

Street address

207 S. East Street, Le Roy, IL 61752

Phone

(309) 962-3031

Contact by phone

Coverage

Covers all construction within Le Roy city limits. Le Roy is a city in McLean County with its own building and zoning department. The code compliance officer handles permits, inspections, and code violation matters. Properties outside city limits are subject to unincorporated McLean County jurisdiction.

Online portal

City of Le Roy Permits Page

In-person / PDF forms

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Le Roy

Note: Not explicitly published in reviewed sources. Consult the Building Permit Handbook (available on permit applications page) or contact (309) 962-3031. Le Roy city code is available at https://ecode360.com/LE4156.

Required documents

Completed Building Permit application PDF
Site plan
Additional documentation per Building Permit Handbook
For sewer-related work, a Sewer Permit
For driveways, a Driveway Permit
For demolition, a Demolition Permit
For utilities, a Utility Permit
For water connections, a Water Connection permit

Building code: Specific adopted code edition referenced at https://ecode360.com/LE4156 (Le Roy city code). Under Illinois PA 103-0510, Le Roy must enforce minimum 2021 IBC/IRC/IEBC standards as of January 1, 2025. The Building Permit Handbook (available on the permits page) is the primary local guide.
Contractor requirements: State-licensed electricians (IDFPR) and plumbers (IDFPR) required for respective work. Additional local contractor registration: contact city at (309) 962-3031.

Source: City of Le Roy — Building and Zoning Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Download the Building Permit application PDF from https://www.leroy.org/government/city-hall/permit-and-license-applications.
02

Review the Building Permit Handbook (available on the permits page) for project-specific requirements.
03

Complete the application and submit with required documentation.
04

Pay applicable fees. Before digging, call JULIE at 811 at least 48 hours before work begins to have underground utility lines marked.
05

Permit is issued by the code compliance officer.
06

Schedule required inspections as work progresses.

Source: City of Le Roy — Building and Zoning Department ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

(309) 962-3031 (phone)

Inspection hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Source: City of Le Roy — Building and Zoning Department ↗

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Le Roy permits

01 How do I apply for a building permit in Le Roy, IL? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Le Roy, IL, follow these steps: 1. Download the Building Permit application PDF from https://www.leroy.org/government/city-hall/permit-and-license-applications. 2. Review the Building Permit Handbook (available on the permits page) for project-specific requirements. 3. Complete the application and submit with required documentation. 4. Pay applicable fees. Before digging, call JULIE at 811 at least 48 hours before work begins to have underground utility lines marked. 5. Permit is issued by the code compliance officer. 6. Schedule required inspections as work progresses.

02 How do I schedule a building inspection in Le Roy, IL? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Le Roy, IL via: (309) 962-3031.

last verified April 2026 source City of Le Roy — Building and Zoning Department ↗ entry id permits/illinois/mclean/le-roy

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Le Roy — Building and Zoning Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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