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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Machesney Park
New buildings, additions, trades, roofing, pools, decks over 4 feet high, sheds over 120 sq ft.
Siding/windows (same size)
Kitchen cabinets/countertops
Flooring
Decks less than 30 inches above grade
- Exempt Siding/windows (same size)
- Exempt Kitchen cabinets/countertops
- Exempt Flooring
- Exempt Decks less than 30 inches above grade
Required documents
- Site plan
- Plans
- Contractor licenses
- Building code
- 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2020 NEC
- Permit validity
- 180 days
- Owner-builder
- Owner-occupied residential only.
- Contractor requirements
- State trades required.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Apply via Citizenserve.
- 02 Submit plans and contractor info.
- 03 Building Clerk reviews for zoning/building approval.
- 04 Fees are calculated and invoiced.
- 05 Pay fees online.
- 06 Print permit and post.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Machesney Park building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$40.00 processing fee per trade
02
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based or sq ft
03
Reinspection fee
$50.00 per trade
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (815) 654-5033 (Loves Park Building Dept) (phone)
- Inspection hours
- 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Typical sequence: Footing, Framing, Final. Inspections performed by Loves Park per agreement.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Machesney Park permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Machesney Park, IL? ▸
New buildings, additions, trades, roofing, pools, decks over 4 feet high, sheds over 120 sq ft.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Machesney Park, IL? ▸
Building permit fees in Machesney Park, IL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $40.00 processing fee per trade. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based or sq ft.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Machesney Park, IL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Machesney Park, IL, follow these steps: 1. Apply via Citizenserve. 2. Submit plans and contractor info. 3. Building Clerk reviews for zoning/building approval. 4. Fees are calculated and invoiced. 5. Pay fees online. 6. Print permit and post.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Machesney Park, IL? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Machesney Park, IL. The following work is generally exempt: Siding/windows (same size); Kitchen cabinets/countertops; Flooring; Decks less than 30 inches above grade. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Machesney Park, IL? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Machesney Park, IL via: (815) 654-5033 (Loves Park Building Dept).
last verified April 2026
source Building Division, Community Development ↗
entry id permits/illinois/winnebago/machesney-park
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Division, Community Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.