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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Perry County
Structures less than 100 square feet
- Exempt Structures less than 100 square feet
Required documents
- permit application, zoning compliance form, owner/agent information, building size and estimated cost, and for some projects site plan and related supporting documents shown on the form.
- Building code
- County ordinance exists for building permits, but the public page does not clearly identify a current post-2025 code edition; statewide Illinois minimum code standards still apply as baseline law
- Owner-builder
- Owner or authorized agent may apply
- Contractor requirements
- Form asks for contractor and license number; no county general contractor license program was found on the public page
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Obtain a Certificate of Zoning Compliance before filing the building permit.
- 02 Complete the Perry County building permit application.
- 03 Submit as owner or authorized agent.
- 04 Provide building size, type, and estimated cost.
- 05 County processes the permit and issues it after review and fee payment.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Perry County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$5.00 for farm property; also a $5.00 base applies to other categories
02
Plan check fee
Not separately published on the county page
03
Permit fee formula
Farm $5.00; residential $5.00 plus $0.02 per sq ft; commercial $5.00 plus $0.03 per sq ft; industrial $5.00 plus $0.06 per sq ft
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Typical sequence: Application, zoning compliance, county review, permit issuance, then construction inspections if required by the project
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Perry County permits
01 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Perry County, IL? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Perry County, IL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $5.00 for farm property; also a $5.00 base applies to other categories. Fees are calculated as: Farm $5.00; residential $5.00 plus $0.02 per sq ft; commercial $5.00 plus $0.03 per sq ft; industrial $5.00 plus $0.06 per sq ft. Plan check fee: Not separately published on the county page.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Perry County, IL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Perry County, IL, follow these steps: 1. Obtain a Certificate of Zoning Compliance before filing the building permit. 2. Complete the Perry County building permit application. 3. Submit as owner or authorized agent. 4. Provide building size, type, and estimated cost. 5. County processes the permit and issues it after review and fee payment.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Perry County, IL? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Perry County, IL. The following work is generally exempt: Structures less than 100 square feet. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source Perry County Supervisor of Assessments / Zoning ↗
entry id permits/illinois/perry/unincorporated
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Perry County Supervisor of Assessments / Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.