City Building Permits

Village of Algonquin, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Kane County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Handles both McHenry and Kane County portions of the Village.

Department
Village of Algonquin Community Development
Address
2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102
Phone
847-658-2700 (Option 3)
Website
https://www.algonquin.org

Online Permit Portal

Open Algonquin Online Permits

Platform: Algonquin Online Permits • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Submit application and plans via online portal or email.
  2. Technical review by village inspectors.
  3. Fee notification sent to applicant.
  4. Payment of fees.
  5. Permit issued.

Typical processing time: 10 business days.

Source: Village of Algonquin Community Development

General Requirements

Construct, enlarge, alter, move, demolish.

Required Documents

  • Plat of Survey
  • 2 sets of plans
  • Contractor licenses
Permit validity
1 year.
Building code
2018 IBC/IRC, 2017 NEC, Illinois Plumbing Code.
Owner-builder
Owners may perform work on their own single-family detached dwelling.
Contractor requirements
No registration fee; must provide COI and State Licenses.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$45
Plan check fee
Included for residential
Permit fee formula
Flat fees for common items (Siding $45, Decks $85+).
Reinspection fee
$75 per failure
Payment note
Major credit cards accepted

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Siding repair under 200 sq ft
  • Prefab pools under 24 inches deep
  • Retaining walls under 2 feet tall
  • Painting, flooring

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Monday-Friday

Typical inspection sequence: Site, 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 Algonquin Community Development before applying.

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