City Building Permits

Village of Pocahontas, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Bond County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Within the corporate limits of the Village of Pocahontas.

Department
Village of Pocahontas
Address
101 West Kavanaugh Street, Pocahontas, IL 62275
Phone
618-669-2431
Website
http://villageofpocahontas.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Pocahontas Website

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

Application Process

  1. Obtain permit application from Village Clerk's office.
  2. Submit application with project description and construction plans.
  3. Village reviews plans for compliance.
  4. Pay fees at time of application or issuance.
  5. Permit issued.

Source: Village of Pocahontas

General Requirements

New buildings, structural changes, new roofs (not minor patching), sheds over 200 sq ft, fences, pools/hot tubs, system changes (HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing).

Required Documents

  • Completed application
  • Site plan
  • Construction plans
Permit validity
Varies by permit type.
Building code
2021 International Residential Code (IRC), 2021 International Building Code (IBC), 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC).
Contractor requirements
State-licensed plumbers and electricians required.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Contact Village Clerk for current schedule.
Plan check fee
Included in permit fee.
Permit fee formula
Varies by project type (e.g., flat fees for fences/roofs).
Reinspection fee
Fees are doubled if work begins before permit approval.
Payment note
Checks payable to Village of Pocahontas.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Siding replacement (if opening size does not change).
  • Window/door replacement (if opening size does not change).
  • Interior fixtures (carpeting, cabinets, minor cosmetic updates).

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 618-669-2431 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
24-hour notice required for foundation inspections.
Inspection hours
Standard business hours.

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: foundation/footings, pre-drywall (structural/electric/plumb), 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 Pocahontas before applying.

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