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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Hillsboro
city form covers new structures, additions, decks, driveways, parking lots, signs, pools, fences, and similar work.
Published permit categories indicate small residential work is case-by-case.
- Exempt Published permit categories indicate small residential work is case-by-case.
Required documents
- applicant and owner details, project description, dimensions, cost, contractor, carpenter, plumber, electrician.
- Building code
- zoning code references permit to construct and architectural seal requirements for certain public and multi-family projects; the city's 2025 zoning code is published online.
- Permit validity
- zoning code states certificates of zoning compliance are valid for one year and may be renewed.
- Contractor requirements
- contractor names are requested on the form; no separate city contractor license rule was located.
§ 03
Fee schedule
Hillsboro building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$25 for some misc. permits; building permits start at $30 or $50 depending on work type
02
Plan check fee
plan development fee $625; final zoning compliance fee is free
03
Reinspection fee
if work starts before zoning occupancy permit and fee payment, fees are doubled
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- contact building department by phone (phone)
- Inspection hours
- city hall hours Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Typical sequence: site visits are made to assure zoning compliance, then fee collection, then permit issuance
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Hillsboro permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Hillsboro, IL? ▸
city form covers new structures, additions, decks, driveways, parking lots, signs, pools, fences, and similar work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Hillsboro, IL? ▸
Building permit fees in Hillsboro, IL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25 for some misc. permits; building permits start at $30 or $50 depending on work type. Plan check fee: plan development fee $625; final zoning compliance fee is free.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Hillsboro, IL? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Hillsboro, IL. The following work is generally exempt: Published permit categories indicate small residential work is case-by-case.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Hillsboro, IL? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Hillsboro, IL via: contact building department by phone.
last verified April 2026
source City of Hillsboro Zoning and Code Enforcement / City Hall ↗
entry id permits/illinois/montgomery/hillsboro
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Hillsboro Zoning and Code Enforcement / City Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.