City Building Permits

Village of Gardner, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Grundy County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Gardner contracts building inspection and permit services to Grundy County.

Department
Village of Gardner (Administered via Grundy County Land Use Dept)
Address
302 N. Center St., Gardner, IL 60424 (Village Hall)
Phone
815-237-2592
Website
https://www.villageofgardner.com/

Online Permit Portal

Open Grundy County Building Office

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

Application Process

  1. Contact Gardner Village Hall to check for local zoning/setback rules.
  2. Download Grundy County permit application forms.
  3. Submit application, signed contractor contract, and plans to the Grundy County Building Office.
  4. Pay county-calculated permit fees.

Typical processing time: 10 business days (County standard).

Source: Village of Gardner (Administered via Grundy County Land Use Dept)

General Requirements

New construction, additions, structural changes, decks, pools, fences, and major utility work.

Required Documents

  • Plat of Survey
  • Plans
  • Contractor info
Permit validity
Per Grundy County (1 year).
Building code
2021 IBC/IRC (State mandate effective 2025)
Owner-builder
Allowed per County rules.
Contractor requirements
Must be licensed/bonded with Grundy County.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$50.00 (County standard).
Plan check fee
Varies.
Permit fee formula
Per Grundy County schedule.
Reinspection fee
Double fee for work without permit.
Penalty (no permit)
Double fee for work without permit.
Payment note
Fees paid to Grundy County.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Cosmetic interior finishing
  • Minor repairs
  • Fences under 6 feet (Confirm with Village regarding local zoning)

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Grundy County Building Office (815-941-3228) (phone)
Inspection hours
County business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation, Rough-in, 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 Gardner (Administered via Grundy County Land Use Dept) before applying.

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