City Building Permits

Village of Poplar Grove, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Boone County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Serves properties within the incorporated limits of the Village of Poplar Grove. The village does NOT handle permits for Candlewick Lake or Timberlane.

Department
Building and Code Department, Village of Poplar Grove
Address
200 N. Hill Street, Poplar Grove, IL 61065
Phone
(815) 765-3201
Website
https://www.poplargrove-il.gov/building

Online Permit Portal

Open

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

Application Process

  1. Determine permit type needed (state-required licensed permit vs. village-issued permit).
  2. Download and complete the Building Permit Application (available at https://www.poplargrove-il.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/building_and_code/page/3171/2026_building_permit_application.pdf).
  3. Prepare three sets of construction drawings showing framing, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and energy details.
  4. Prepare three copies of a site plan/plat of survey showing location, dimensions, and distances to lot lines.
  5. Prepare three copies of a grading plan showing the elevation of the proposed top of foundation and all grade lines.
  6. If new construction, confirm Right-of-Way Bond requirements with Village Hall.
  7. Submit application packet with $25 application fee in person or by mail to Village Hall, 200 N. Hill Street, Poplar Grove IL 61065.
  8. B&F Construction Code Services (inspector Vince Gallo) reviews the application and contacts the applicant with next steps and any additional fees.
  9. Schedule inspections by calling B&F at (847) 428-7010 or emailing inspectionrequests@bfccs.org.

Typical processing time: Not published; B&F is on-site Mondays and Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to answer permit questions.

Source: Building and Code Department, Village of Poplar Grove

General Requirements

State-required Licensed Permits (via B&F): roofing, decks, porches, new construction, additions, sheds, plumbing, electrical, pools with electrical components, detached garages, solar panels. Village-issued Permits: fences, swimming pools (non-electrical), window replacements, hen/coop structures, tree planting/removal.

Required Documents

  • Completed Building Permit Application
  • $25 application fee
  • Three sets of construction drawings (framing, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy)
  • Three copies of site plan/plat of survey
  • Three copies of grading plan
  • Right-of-Way Bond (new construction; confirm amount with Village Hall)
  • Contractor information with proof of insurance
Permit validity
Not explicitly stated on website for building permits generally; specific timelines are set per project.
Building code
Per Ordinance 2025-14: 2021 ICC International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC), 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code, 2024 Illinois Energy Conservation Code, 2021 Illinois Accessibility Code
Owner-builder
Not published; contact Village Hall.
Contractor requirements
Contractor must provide proof of insurance at application. No statewide general contractor license in Illinois. State-licensed trades (electricians, plumbers) must hold IDFPR license. B&F reviews contractor qualifications as part of plan review.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$25
Plan check fee
Billed by B&F Construction Code Services; contact (847) 428-7010
Permit fee formula
$25 application fee paid to the village at submission. Additional plan review and inspection fees are billed by B&F Construction Code Services.
Payment note
The $25 application fee is payable to the Village of Poplar Grove at submission (in person or by mail). B&F fees are paid separately per their process.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2024).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building and Code Department, Village of Poplar Grove to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (847) 428-7010 (phone)
  • inspectionrequests@bfccs.org (email)
Inspection hours
B&F is physically present at Poplar Grove Village Hall on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to answer questions.

Typical inspection sequence: Conducted on a case-by-case basis. Standard sequence would include footing, framing/rough-in (electrical, plumbing, mechanical), insulation, and final. Confirm specific required inspections for your project with B&F.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building and Code Department, Village of Poplar Grove before applying.

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