City Building Permits
Village of Sorento, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Sorento, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Within the corporate limits of the Village of Sorento.
- Department
- Village of Sorento Village Office
- Address
- 105 E. Taylor St., Sorento, IL 62086
- Phone
- 217-272-4379
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Request permit application from the Sorento Village Office.
- Submit completed forms and project details.
- Village staff reviews for local compliance.
- Village may coordinate with Bond County for technical inspections.
General Requirements
New construction, renovations, structural alterations.
Required Documents
- Application
- Project description
- Site plan
- Building code
- Minimum 2021 IBC/IRC/IEBC standards as per Illinois Public Act 103-0510.
- Contractor requirements
- State-licensed trades for electric/plumbing.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Contact Village Office.
- Payment note
- Checks payable to Village of Sorento.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Minor maintenance and cosmetic work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 217-272-4379 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- By appointment.
Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: foundation, framing, final.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Minimum 2021 IBC/IRC/IEBC standards as per Illinois Public Act 103-0510.
- Bond County Zoning Department
- License lookup guide: Illinois Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Illinois Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Illinois hub: Illinois Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Village of Sorento Village Office before applying.
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