City Building Permits

Village of Stanford, IL - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Village of Stanford, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Illinois McLean County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Covers construction within Stanford village limits. Stanford is a small village in McLean County. The village has a Code Compliance section on its website referencing ordinances. Properties outside village limits are subject to unincorporated McLean County jurisdiction.

Department
Village of Stanford — Village Hall / Code Compliance
Address
206 W. Main Street, Stanford, IL 61774
Phone
(309) 379-2251
Website
https://stanford-il.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Stanford Website

Platform: In-person • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Contact Village Hall at (309) 379-2251 during office hours.
  2. Obtain and complete building permit application.
  3. Submit with required documentation and payment.
  4. Permit is issued.
  5. Schedule inspections.

Source: Village of Stanford — Village Hall / Code Compliance

General Requirements

Required Documents

  • Building permit application
  • Required documentation to be confirmed with village
Contractor requirements
State-licensed electricians (IDFPR) and plumbers (IDFPR) required. Additional local requirements: contact village at (309) 379-2251.

Fees

Payment note
In person at Village Hall.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Village of Stanford — Village Hall / Code Compliance to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (309) 379-2251 (phone)
Inspection hours
Split schedule — Mon/Wed/Fri 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tue/Thu 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Village of Stanford — Village Hall / Code Compliance before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Village of Stanford Building Permit FAQ

How do I apply for a building permit in Village of Stanford, IL?
1. Contact Village Hall at (309) 379-2251 during office hours. 2. Obtain and complete building permit application. 3. Submit with required documentation and payment. 4. Permit is issued. 5. Schedule inspections.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Village of Stanford, IL?
Inspections can be scheduled via: (309) 379-2251.

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