City Building Permits

Village of Albers, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Clinton County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Village of Albers limits.

Department
Village of Albers Zoning Department
Address
206 W. Dwight Street, Albers, IL 62215
Phone
(618) 248-5154
Website
http://www.albersil.com

Online Permit Portal

Open Forms only

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

Application Process

  1. Pick up 'Principal Building Structure' package at Village Hall.
  2. Submit application with plans and pay fees in advance.
  3. Notify Zoning Administrator when project is 'staked-out'.
  4. Administrator verifies setbacks before construction begins.

Source: Village of Albers Zoning Department

General Requirements

Principal structures, accessory structures (fences, sheds), variances, and appeals.

Required Documents

  • Completed application
  • Site plan
Building code
Village Revised Code of Ordinances; moving to 2021 IBC/IRC.
Owner-builder
Owner-builders are allowed.
Contractor requirements
State licenses required for plumbers/roofers.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$25.00 (Accessory)
Plan check fee
N/A
Permit fee formula
Flat fees ($250 Principal Structure).
Penalty (no permit)
Variance request $325.
Payment note
Paid at Village Hall.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Minor repairs.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (618) 248-5687 (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Stake-out verification, Final. Do not dig footings until stake-out is verified.

Additional Resources

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

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