County Building Permits

Bond County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)

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

Illinois Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Unincorporated community under Bond County jurisdiction.

Department: Bond County Building and Zoning Department
Address: 206 W. Main Street, Greenville, IL 62246
Phone: 618-664-9263
Website: https://bondcountyil.gov/zoning/

Online Permit Portal

Open Bond County Online Permit Portal

Platform: Bond County Portal • Account required: No • Submission: Online only

Application Process

Use Bond County online portal or visit the Greenville office.
Submit detailed construction description and estimated cost.
Provide legal description and site plan.
Pay base and filing fees.

Typical processing time: Varies.

Source: Bond County Building and Zoning Department

General Requirements

All new construction, additions, structural alterations, accessory buildings.

Required Documents

Application
Set of plans/specifications
Site plan
Legal description

Building code: 2021 International Building Code (IBC), 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2021 International Fire Code (IFC).
Owner-builder: Allowed.
Contractor requirements: State-licensed trades.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $75.00 (App fee) + $175.00 (Filing fee)
Plan check fee: $100.00 Zoning Certificate.
Permit fee formula: $0.15 per sq ft of foundation (Residential/Commercial); $0.10 per sq ft (Accessory); $50 flat fee for Carports/Decks.
Reinspection fee: $50.00 per visit; 10% automation fee surcharge.
Payment note: Checks payable to Bond County.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Agricultural buildings on farms (including farm residences).
Minor repairs.

Inspections

How to Schedule

618-664-9263 (phone)

Inspection hours: Standard business hours.

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

Additional Resources

Building code: 2021 International Building Code (IBC), 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2021 International Fire Code (IFC).
Zoning information: View zoning info
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 Bond County Building and Zoning Department before applying.

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