City Building Permits

Village of Coal City, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Grundy County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Incorporated areas of Coal City.

Department
Village of Coal City Building Department
Address
515 S. Broadway St, Coal City, IL 60416
Phone
815-634-8608
Website
https://coalcity-il.gov/building-department/

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Coal City Permits and Forms

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

Application Process

  1. Pick up application at Village Hall or download from website.
  2. Submit two sets of scaled blueprints (min. 1/4 inch scale).
  3. Provide a sealed site plan from a registered surveyor for new construction.
  4. Ensure all contractors are registered with the Village.

Typical processing time: Not specified.

Source: Village of Coal City Building Department

General Requirements

New builds, additions, basements, garages, electrical, plumbing, roofing, and structural changes.

Required Documents

  • Scale plans
  • Site plan
  • Contractor registration
Permit validity
1 year.
Building code
2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 NEC, 2021 IFC, 2021 IPMC, Illinois Plumbing Code
Owner-builder
Homeowners may perform their own roofing/plumbing.
Contractor requirements
Registration required for all contractors.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Varies.
Plan check fee
Minimum $250.00 for residential.
Permit fee formula
Residential construction is $0.34 per square foot.
Reinspection fee
$55 per inspection; $25 for first re-inspection, $100 for subsequent.
Penalty (no permit)
Penalty of double fee for starting without permit.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2026-03).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Cosmetic interior work (paint, carpet)
  • Small sheds (verify size limit with office, typically under 120 sq ft)
  • Temporary fences

Important: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm edge cases with Building Department before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 815-634-8608 (24-hour notice required) (phone)
Scheduling deadline
24-hour notice required.
Inspection hours
Business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Footing, Foundation, Rough-ins, Insulation, Final.

Additional Resources

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

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