City Building Permits

Village of Kempton, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Ford County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Village of Kempton contracts with Ford County for zoning and building enforcement.

Department
Ford County Zoning Office (Village of Kempton)
Address
Ford County Courthouse, 200 W. State St., Paxton, IL 60957
Phone
217-249-4727
Website
https://fordcounty.illinois.gov/

Online Permit Portal

Open Ford County Government

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

Application Process

  1. Follow the Ford County Zoning Office application process.
  2. Obtain Building/Zoning Permit Application from Ford County or Kempton Village Hall at 306 Main St.
  3. Prepare plot plan showing lot dimensions and structure locations.
  4. Submit application to Ford County Zoning Officer.
  5. Coordinate with Kempton Village Hall for water/sewer connections if applicable.
  6. Upon approval, pay permit fees; permit is issued.

Typical processing time: 7 to 14 business days

Source: Ford County Zoning Office (Village of Kempton)

General Requirements

Building permits are required for new construction and additions.

Required Documents

  • Completed permit application
  • Plot plan drawn to scale
  • Construction drawings
Permit validity
12 months from issuance.
Building code
2021 IBC/IRC (State Mandate)
Owner-builder
Same as Ford County unincorporated guidelines.
Contractor requirements
State-licensed plumbers and roofers required.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$20.00
Plan check fee
Included in permit fee
Permit fee formula
$20.00 for first 200 sq. ft.; $0.15 per sq. ft. thereafter
Penalty (no permit)
Double fee for starting construction without permit
Payment note
Payable to Ford County Treasurer.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Ford County Zoning Office (Village of Kempton) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 217-249-4727 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Schedule by appointment
Inspection hours
By appointment

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation, Final.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Ford County Zoning Office (Village of Kempton) before applying.

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