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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Du Quoin
- Building code
- The city keeps a building permit / plan review process, but the public sources reviewed do not clearly state the current code editions
- Owner-builder
- Applicant certifies they are owner of record or authorized agent
- Contractor requirements
- Form requests contractor name, address, and license number for multiple trades
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Use the city application for plan examination and building permit.
- 02 Complete Parts 1 through 5 for all applications.
- 03 Add electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other permit sections as needed.
- 04 Attach or show the site plan.
- 05 Submit to city staff for review, then pay fees and receive permit.
Source: City Hall / permitting administered through city staff ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Du Quoin building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Not cleanly stated as a standalone minimum on the public text, but the form shows a $5.00 base building permit fee in the county-style structure fields
02
Plan check fee
Listed in the permit form under plan review / validation, but not extracted as a separate published amount
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Typical sequence: Application, review, plan check, permit issuance, inspections, final certificate of occupancy if applicable
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Du Quoin permits
01 How much does a building permit cost in Du Quoin, IL? ▸
Building permit fees in Du Quoin, IL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Not cleanly stated as a standalone minimum on the public text, but the form shows a $5.00 base building permit fee in the county-style structure fields. Plan check fee: Listed in the permit form under plan review / validation, but not extracted as a separate published amount.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Du Quoin, IL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Du Quoin, IL, follow these steps: 1. Use the city application for plan examination and building permit. 2. Complete Parts 1 through 5 for all applications. 3. Add electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other permit sections as needed. 4. Attach or show the site plan. 5. Submit to city staff for review, then pay fees and receive permit.
last verified April 2026
source City Hall / permitting administered through city staff ↗
entry id permits/illinois/perry/du-quoin
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City Hall / permitting administered through city staff before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.