City Building Permits
Village of Towanda, IL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Towanda, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Covers construction within Towanda village limits. Towanda is a small village in McLean County. Zoning and building permits are managed by a Board Trustee rather than a dedicated building department. Municipal codes are available at the Towanda Library and the Village Clerk's office. Properties outside village limits are subject to unincorporated McLean County jurisdiction.
- Department
- Village of Towanda — Zoning and Building Permits
- Address
- 103 S. Jefferson St., P.O. Box 213, Towanda, IL 61776
- Phone
- (309) 728-2811 (Village Clerk); (309) 275-0717 (Zoning/Building Permits contact Evan Thomas)
Online Permit Portal
Platform: In-person / Email • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Contact Evan Thomas (Zoning/Building Permits) at (309) 275-0717 or zoning@villageoftowanda.org, or the Village Clerk at (309) 728-2811.
- Obtain building permit application and review requirements.
- Submit completed application with required documentation.
- Pay applicable fees.
- Permit is issued.
- Schedule inspections as required.
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. Safety and ordinances contact: Tammy Pate at safety@villageoftowanda.org or (309) 826-8776.
Fees
- Payment note
- In person at Village Hall or coordinate with trustee contact.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Village of Towanda — Zoning and Building Permits to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (309) 275-0717 (phone)
- zoning@villageoftowanda.org (email)
- Inspection hours
- Board meetings held first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Towanda Community Building (for formal matters). Routine permit inquiries: contact via phone or email.
Additional Resources
- Village Website
- 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 Village of Towanda — Zoning and Building Permits before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Village of Towanda Building Permit FAQ
- How do I apply for a building permit in Village of Towanda, IL?
- 1. Contact Evan Thomas (Zoning/Building Permits) at (309) 275-0717 or zoning@villageoftowanda.org, or the Village Clerk at (309) 728-2811. 2. Obtain building permit application and review requirements. 3. Submit completed application with required documentation. 4. Pay applicable fees. 5. Permit is issued. 6. Schedule inspections as required.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Village of Towanda, IL?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: (309) 275-0717, zoning@villageoftowanda.org.
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