City Building Permits

Village of Coal Valley (Henry portion), ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Village of Coal Valley (Henry portion), Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Illinois Henry County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Village limits (spans Rock Island and Henry Counties)

Department: Village of Coal Valley Building Department
Address: 900 1st Street, Coal Valley, IL 61240
Phone: (309) 799-3604
Website: https://www.villageofcoalvalley.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Coal Valley Building and Zoning

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

Additional resources:

Zoning Map

Application Process

Obtain forms online or at Village Hall
Submit detailed plans (24x36 for major projects)
Review period (~5 business days)
Pay fees and receive permit

Typical processing time: 5 business days

Source: Village of Coal Valley Building Department

General Requirements

New buildings, additions, decks, garages, pools, renovations, electrical, HVAC

Required Documents

Building Permit Application
Site Plan
2 sets of plans

Permit validity: 1 year
Building code: 2018 IBC/IRC
Owner-builder: Allowed
Contractor requirements: State license (Roofing/Plumbing)

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $35.00 base
Plan check fee: Included
Permit fee formula: $0.07 per square foot for residential
Reinspection fee: $30.00 after 2nd inspection
Payment note: Cash or check

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Small sheds < 120 sq ft (zoning only)
Fences < 6 ft (zoning only)

Important: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm with the Village of Coal Valley Building Department before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(309) 799-3604 (phone)

Inspection hours: Business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Footing, Framing, Rough, Final

Additional Resources

Building code: 2018 IBC/IRC
Verify contractor license: Illinois Secretary of State Contractor License Lookup
Zoning information: View zoning info
License lookup guide: Illinois Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Illinois Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Illinois hub: Illinois Contractor License & Permit Hub

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

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