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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Marquette Heights
Fences, swimming pools, driveways, sidewalks, and any structural alterations.
Minor cosmetic repairs
- Exempt Minor cosmetic repairs
Required documents
- Application
- Site plan
- Construction drawings
- Building code
- City Code plus Illinois state mandates (Plumbing/Energy).
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must be identified on application.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the permit PDF from the city website or visit the City Office.
- 02 Submit completed application with a $10 processing fee.
- 03 Plans are reviewed by the Building or Electrical Inspector.
- 04 Pay the full permit fee once approved.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Marquette Heights building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$20 for first $100 of cost
02
Plan check fee
$10 processing fee.
03
Permit fee formula
$10 processing fee + valuation-based permit fee ($20 for first $100, then $5 per $1,000).
Check or cash at City Hall.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (309) 382-3455 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- 24-hour notice required.
- Inspection hours
- Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Typical sequence: Pre-pour (concrete), Rough-in, Final.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Marquette Heights permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Marquette Heights, IL? ▸
Fences, swimming pools, driveways, sidewalks, and any structural alterations.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Marquette Heights, IL? ▸
Building permit fees in Marquette Heights, IL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $20 for first $100 of cost. Fees are calculated as: $10 processing fee + valuation-based permit fee ($20 for first $100, then $5 per $1,000).. Plan check fee: $10 processing fee..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Marquette Heights, IL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Marquette Heights, IL, follow these steps: 1. Download the permit PDF from the city website or visit the City Office. 2. Submit completed application with a $10 processing fee. 3. Plans are reviewed by the Building or Electrical Inspector. 4. Pay the full permit fee once approved.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Marquette Heights, IL? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Marquette Heights, IL. The following work is generally exempt: Minor cosmetic repairs. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Marquette Heights, IL? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Marquette Heights, IL via: (309) 382-3455. 24-hour notice required..
last verified April 2026
source City of Marquette Heights City Office ↗
entry id permits/illinois/tazewell/marquette-heights
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Marquette Heights City Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.