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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Randolph County
county FAQ says any new structure requires permits, including decks, porches, portable buildings, sheds, pole barns, garages, and mobile homes. The zoning ordinance also says no structure may be erected until a Randolph County building permit is issued.
- signed application, site drawing with setbacks, house plans for single family residences, septic approval where applicable, estimated cost, contractor information, floodplain information if applicable
- Building code
- county ordinance references Randolph County Building Codes, but the public page reviewed did not surface a current code adoption summary for the 2025 statewide minimum code update
- Permit validity
- permit expires 1 year after approval
- Contractor requirements
- county FAQ says the contractor must be registered with the county
Fee schedule
Randolph County building permit fees
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- Land Resource Management is on the courthouse business schedule, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: initial compliance review, permit issuance, then final certificate of compliance after inspection confirms work matches the approved plan
not separately published
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Randolph County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Randolph County, IL? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Randolph County, IL? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Randolph County Land Resource Management Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.