City Building Permits

Grafton, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Jersey County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Incorporated limits of the City of Grafton.

Department: City of Grafton City Hall / Planning and Zoning Committee
Address: 118 E Main St, Grafton, IL 62037
Phone: 618-786-3344
Email: cityofgrafton@gtec.com
Website: https://www.graftonil.gov/

Online Permit Portal

Open City of Grafton Website

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

Application Process

Download permit application from the city website or pick up at City Hall.
Submit completed application with project plans to City Hall.
Review by Planning and Zoning Committee if zoning changes or special use is required.
City Hall notifies applicant of approval and fee amount.

Typical processing time: Not explicitly stated; allow 2 weeks for committee review cycles.

Source: City of Grafton City Hall / Planning and Zoning Committee

General Requirements

New construction, structural alterations, signage, and water/sewer connections.

Required Documents

Completed application
Site plan
Construction drawings

Permit validity: 180 days typical.
Building code: IBC (Commercial), IRC (Residential), IL Plumbing Code, IL Energy Conservation Code. Strict floodplain management rules apply.
Owner-builder: Owner-builders must comply with state licensing for plumbing/roofing.
Contractor requirements: Contractors must provide proof of insurance and relevant state licenses.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Contact City Hall for current minimums (typically valuation-based)
Plan check fee: Included in permit fee or charged as part of committee review
Permit fee formula: Generally calculated per $1,000 of project value.
Reinspection fee: Contact City Hall for specific penalty rates
Payment note: Checks payable to City of Grafton

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Standard maintenance that does not involve structural changes
Small non-permanent structures (verify size with City Hall)

Inspections

How to Schedule

618-786-3344 (phone)

Inspection hours: Standard business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Varies by project; footing, framing, and final are standard.

Additional Resources

Building code: IBC (Commercial), IRC (Residential), IL Plumbing Code, IL Energy Conservation Code. Strict floodplain management rules apply.
Zoning information: View zoning info
Floodplain management info available at City Hall
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 Grafton City Hall / Planning and Zoning Committee before applying.

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