City Building Permits

Grayville, Illinois, IL - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Grayville, Illinois, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Illinois White County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Grayville, including the White County portion of the city

Department
City Hall / Zoning Board President process
Address
119 S. Middle Street, Grayville, IL 62844
Phone
618-375-3671 or 618-375-3672
Website
https://grayville-il.gov/

Application Process

  1. Obtain the building permit application from the Forms and Permits page.
  2. Complete the permit form, including site sketch and adjacent owner information.
  3. City utility employees review water, sewer, gas, and street impacts.
  4. Zoning Board President gives final approval.

Source: City Hall / Zoning Board President process

General Requirements

The application is for new construction, mobile homes, removal or demolition, and install equipment; Grayville code also uses zoning and building control

Required Documents

  • Property owner, address, work type, adjoining owners, location of buildings and utilities, description of work, start and finish dates, site plan with distances from property lines and buildings
Permit validity
Start and finish dates are requested on the form, but no published expiration rule was found

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$25 building permit

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City Hall / Zoning Board President process to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City Hall / Zoning Board President process before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Grayville, Illinois Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Grayville, Illinois, IL?
The application is for new construction, mobile homes, removal or demolition, and install equipment; Grayville code also uses zoning and building control
How much does a building permit cost in Grayville, Illinois, IL?
The minimum permit fee is $25 building permit.
How do I apply for a building permit in Grayville, Illinois, IL?
1. Obtain the building permit application from the Forms and Permits page. 2. Complete the permit form, including site sketch and adjacent owner information. 3. City utility employees review water, sewer, gas, and street impacts. 4. Zoning Board President gives final approval.

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