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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Bethany
the village code requires a permit for erection, construction, alteration, or repairs of buildings or structures within the code
Permits are still required even for repairs under $100, but no fee is charged
- Exempt Permits are still required even for repairs under $100, but no fee is charged
Required documents
- legal description, diagram/plat, structure dimensions, and for nonresidential work entrances and exits
- Building code
- village building regulations are in Chapter 6; current statewide Illinois minimum code also applies
- Owner-builder
- application can be made by the applicant as owner, lessee, purchaser, or other
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download and print the building permit application.
- 02 Complete the improvement location permit form with legal description, structure description, dimensions, and attached diagram/plat.
- 03 Submit to city hall for the zoning administrator.
- 04 Pay the application fee.
- 05 The permit is issued or denied by the zoning administrator.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Bethany building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$0 for work at or under $100, though a permit is still required
02
Permit fee formula
$5 for work over $100 up to $1,000; $1 for each additional $1,000 or fraction above $1,000
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Bethany permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Bethany, IL? ▸
the village code requires a permit for erection, construction, alteration, or repairs of buildings or structures within the code
02 How much does a building permit cost in Bethany, IL? ▸
Building permit fees in Bethany, IL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $0 for work at or under $100, though a permit is still required. Fees are calculated as: $5 for work over $100 up to $1,000; $1 for each additional $1,000 or fraction above $1,000.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Bethany, IL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Bethany, IL, follow these steps: 1. Download and print the building permit application. 2. Complete the improvement location permit form with legal description, structure description, dimensions, and attached diagram/plat. 3. Submit to city hall for the zoning administrator. 4. Pay the application fee. 5. The permit is issued or denied by the zoning administrator.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Bethany, IL? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Bethany, IL. The following work is generally exempt: Permits are still required even for repairs under $100, but no fee is charged. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source Zoning Administrator for the Village of Bethany ↗
entry id permits/illinois/moultrie/bethany
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Zoning Administrator for the Village of Bethany before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.