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Village of Towanda

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Village of Towanda — Zoning and Building Permits

Street address
103 S. Jefferson St., P.O. Box 213, Towanda, IL 61776
Coverage
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.
Online portal
Village of Towanda Website
In-person / Email
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Towanda

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.

Source: Village of Towanda — Zoning and Building Permits ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Contact Evan Thomas (Zoning/Building Permits) at (309) 275-0717 or zoning@villageoftowanda.org, or the Village Clerk at (309) 728-2811.
  2. 02
    Obtain building permit application and review requirements.
  3. 03
    Submit completed application with required documentation.
  4. 04
    Pay applicable fees.
  5. 05
    Permit is issued.
  6. 06
    Schedule inspections as required.

Source: Village of Towanda — Zoning and Building Permits ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

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.

Source: Village of Towanda — Zoning and Building Permits ↗

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Towanda permits

01 How do I apply for a building permit in Towanda, IL?
To apply for a building permit in Towanda, IL, follow these steps: 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.
02 How do I schedule a building inspection in Towanda, IL?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Towanda, IL via: (309) 275-0717, zoning@villageoftowanda.org.
last verified April 2026 source Village of Towanda — Zoning and Building Permits ↗ entry id permits/illinois/mclean/towanda

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village of Towanda — Zoning and Building Permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.