City Building Permits

Village of Cambridge, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Henry County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Village of Cambridge corporate limits

Department
Village of Cambridge Office
Address
124 W. Exchange St, Cambridge, IL 61238
Phone
(309) 937-2570
Website
https://www.cambridgeil.org/permits

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Cambridge Permits

Platform: PDF Download • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Complete application with estimated construction cost
  2. Submit to Village Office
  3. Review process (Zoning and Codes)
  4. Permit issued upon approval

Typical processing time: 20-30 business days

Source: Village of Cambridge Office

General Requirements

Any structure > 108 sq ft or any structure with plumbing

Required Documents

  • Building Permit Application
  • Contractor info
Permit validity
Not specified
Building code
2021 IRC/IBC standard
Owner-builder
Allowed
Contractor requirements
State license for plumbing/roofing

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Call for quote
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Privacy fences
  • Concrete work (driveways/patios)
  • Interior cosmetics

Important: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm with the Village of Cambridge Office before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (309) 937-2570 (phone)
Inspection hours
Business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Footing, Rough, 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 Cambridge Office before applying.

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