City Building Permits

Village of Panama, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Bond County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Spans Bond and Montgomery counties.

Department
Village of Panama Village Hall
Address
237 Cleveland Ave, Panama, IL 62077
Website

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Email Village Clerk for local requirements.
  2. For Montgomery County side: File 'Notification of Building Construction' with Supervisor of Assessments (217-532-9595).
  3. For Bond County side: Apply through Bond County Building and Zoning.

Source: Village of Panama Village Hall

General Requirements

New construction, structural alterations, garages, sheds.

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Project description
  • Site plan
Building code
Minimum 2021 standards as per Illinois Public Act 103-0510.
Contractor requirements
State-licensed trades.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Contact Village Clerk or County.
Permit fee formula
Varies by county.
Payment note
Varies by jurisdiction.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Minor maintenance.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • County level (phone)
Inspection hours
Varies.

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: foundation, framing, final.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Village of Panama Village Hall before applying.

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