County Building Permits
Moultrie County, IL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Moultrie County, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
unincorporated Moultrie County, including county building permits and farm building permits
- Department
- Moultrie County Planning and Zoning
- Address
- 10 South Main Street, Suite 1, Sullivan, IL 61951
- Phone
- 217-728-7922
Application Process
- Complete the county farm building permit application or the applicable county permit application.
- Provide owner information, project address, parcel number, setback information, contractor names, utilities, building type, estimated cost, and completion date.
- Attach the GIS map and a drawing of the new building(s) with dimensions.
- Submit to Moultrie County Planning and Zoning.
- County review and approval or denial by the Building Permit Administrator.
- Permit is issued with an issue date and expiration date.
General Requirements
county application states a permit is needed for erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, addition, move, or installation of buildings and structures described in the application
Required Documents
- completed application, GIS map, building sketch with dimensions, project cost, parcel info, setback info, contractor details
- Permit validity
- 6 months from date issued per county ordinance
- Owner-builder
- owner or contractor may sign; application certifies compliance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations
- Contractor requirements
- application asks for general, concrete, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other contractor information; plumbing contractor license number is requested
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Clearly exempt from county farm building form scope by implication only: farm-related buildings and structures are handled by the county permit form
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- County farm building permit form
- County board minutes referencing county planning and zoning services for Sullivan
- License lookup guide: Illinois Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Illinois Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Illinois hub: Illinois Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Moultrie County Planning and Zoning before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Moultrie County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Moultrie County, IL?
- county application states a permit is needed for erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, addition, move, or installation of buildings and structures described in the application
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Moultrie County, IL?
- 1. Complete the county farm building permit application or the applicable county permit application. 2. Provide owner information, project address, parcel number, setback information, contractor names, utilities, building type, estimated cost, and completion date. 3. Attach the GIS map and a drawing of the new building(s) with dimensions. 4. Submit to Moultrie County Planning and Zoning. 5. County review and approval or denial by the Building Permit Administrator. 6. Permit is issued with an issue date and expiration date.
- What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Moultrie County, IL?
- The following work is generally exempt: Clearly exempt from county farm building form scope by implication only: farm-related buildings and structures are handled by the county permit form.
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