City Building Permits

Colona, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Henry County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City limits

Department: City of Colona Building Department
Address: 100 E 9th Ave, Colona, IL 61241
Phone: (309) 792-0571
Website: https://www.colonail.com/

Online Permit Portal

Open City of Colona Website

Platform: In-person submission • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Submit application to City Hall
Verification of contractor registration/bond ($10k)
Zoning review
Issuance

Typical processing time: 5-10 business days

Source: City of Colona Building Department

General Requirements

All structural, electrical, and plumbing work

Required Documents

Building Permit Application
Contractor Bond

Permit validity: Not specified
Building code: 2021 IRC/IBC (State mandate)
Owner-builder: Allowed for primary residence
Contractor requirements: $10,000 Contractor Bond and registration with City

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Call for details
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

Minor repairs

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

(309) 792-0571 (phone)

Inspection hours: Not specified

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

Additional Resources

Building code: 2021 IRC/IBC (State mandate)
Verify contractor license: Illinois Secretary of State Contractor License Lookup
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 City of Colona Building Department before applying.

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