City Building Permits

Village of Hardin, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Calhoun County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Village limits of Hardin. Uses the Calhoun County Building Inspector for technical building code enforcement.

Department: Village of Hardin Village Office
Address: 2 Myrtle Lane, Hardin, IL 62047
Phone: 618-576-2828
Website: https://hardinil.com

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Hardin

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

Application Process

Obtain a Planning and Zoning/Building Permit application from the Village Office or website.
Submit the completed application and zoning fee to the Village Office for local approval.
Once zoning is approved, coordinate with the Calhoun County Building Inspector (Chris Behrens) for technical plan review and building permit issuance.
Schedule inspections through the County Inspector.

Typical processing time: Varies; dependent on local process and County Inspector availability.

Source: Village of Hardin Village Office

General Requirements

Any structural work, new construction, or significant exterior changes within village limits.

Required Documents

Site plan
Project description
Construction drawings

Permit validity: 1 year from date of issuance.
Building code: IBC/IRC 2021 (State Mandate)
Owner-builder: Follows Calhoun County and Illinois State rules.
Contractor requirements: Illinois state license for plumbing, roofing, and electrical work.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $50 - $100
Plan check fee: Follows County schedule
Permit fee formula: Zoning is usually flat-fee; Building part follows County valuation schedule.
Reinspection fee: $100 (Follows County schedule)
Penalty (no permit): Double fee penalty for starting work without a permit
Payment note: Separate checks may be required for Village Zoning and County Building fees. Contact Village Office for details.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Interior painting and flooring
Landscaping (non-structural)

Important: Verify edge cases with the Village Office or County Building Inspector before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

618-576-9700 Ext. 4 (County Building Inspector) (phone)

Inspection hours: By appointment via County Inspector

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation, Rough-in, Final.

Additional Resources

Building code: IBC/IRC 2021 (State Mandate)
Verify contractor license: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
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 Village of Hardin Village Office before applying.

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