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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Nokomis
new structures, additions, garages, decks, in-ground pools, porches, fences, and similar construction.
Fence work still needs a permit, but the city states there is no fee for a fence permit.
- Exempt Fence work still needs a permit, but the city states there is no fee for a fence permit.
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.
- Building code
- city ordinance and building code are published; exact code edition should be confirmed from ordinance text if needed for a specific filing
- Permit validity
- application may be revoked for misrepresentation or breach; no standard expiration period published in the packet reviewed.
- Contractor requirements
- contractor information is requested on the form
§ 03
Fee schedule
Nokomis building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
fence permit has no fee
02
Plan check fee
not separately published
03
Permit fee formula
$1 for the first $1,000 or fraction thereof, plus $1 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof of cost
04
Reinspection fee
not separately published
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- City Hall hours Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Typical sequence: permit approval before work starts, inspections conducted by the building permits department
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Nokomis permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Nokomis, IL? ▸
new structures, additions, garages, decks, in-ground pools, porches, fences, and similar construction.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Nokomis, IL? ▸
Building permit fees in Nokomis, IL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Nokomis, IL? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit 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.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source City of Nokomis Building Permits Department / City Clerk ↗
entry id permits/illinois/montgomery/nokomis
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Nokomis Building Permits Department / City Clerk before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.