City Building Permits

Nokomis, IL - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Montgomery County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

city limits of Nokomis

Department
City of Nokomis Building Permits Department / City Clerk
Address
22 S Cedar Street, Nokomis, IL 62075
Phone
217-563-2514
Website
https://cityofnokomis.com/

Application Process

Source: City of Nokomis Building Permits Department / City Clerk

General Requirements

new structures, additions, garages, decks, in-ground pools, porches, fences, and similar construction.

Required Documents

  • application form, owner and applicant information, legal description, cost and square footage, and two copies of a sketch plat with setbacks and utility locations.
Permit validity
application may be revoked for misrepresentation or breach; no standard expiration period published in the packet reviewed.
Building code
city ordinance and building code are published; exact code edition should be confirmed from ordinance text if needed for a specific filing
Contractor requirements
contractor information is requested on the form

Fees

Minimum permit fee
fence permit has no fee
Plan check fee
not separately published
Permit fee formula
$1 for the first $1,000 or fraction thereof, plus $1 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof of cost
Reinspection fee
not separately published

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Fence work still needs a permit, but the city states there is no fee for a fence permit.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
City Hall hours Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: permit approval before work starts, inspections conducted by the building permits department

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Nokomis Building Permits Department / City Clerk before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nokomis Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Nokomis, IL?
new structures, additions, garages, decks, in-ground pools, porches, fences, and similar construction.
How much does a building permit cost in Nokomis, IL?
The minimum permit fee is fence permit has no fee. Fees are calculated as: $1 for the first $1,000 or fraction thereof, plus $1 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof of cost. Plan check fee: not separately published.
What work is exempt from building permits in Nokomis, IL?
The following work is generally exempt: Fence work still needs a permit, but the city states there is no fee for a fence permit..

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