City Building Permits

Village of Hampshire, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Kane County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Village of Hampshire corporate limits.

Department: Village of Hampshire Building Department
Address: 234 S. State Street, Hampshire, IL 60140
Phone: 847-683-2181
Email: building@hampshireil.org
Website: https://www.hampshireil.org/Departments/Building-and-Code-Enforcement/Building-Permits

Online Permit Portal

Open Cloudpermit / CommunityCore

Platform: Cloudpermit / CommunityCore • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

Create account on Cloudpermit.
Submit all documents and plans digitally.
Review by SAFEbuilt (contracted service).
Pay fees online and print permit.

Typical processing time: 10-14 business days.

Source: Village of Hampshire Building Department

General Requirements

Most structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.

Required Documents

Digital PDF plans
Plat of Survey

Permit validity: 6 months.
Building code: 2018 IBC/IRC/IMC, 2017 NEC, 2021 IECC.
Owner-builder: Allowed for primary residence.
Contractor requirements: Local registration NOT required; state licenses for roofing/plumbing must be uploaded.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $75
Plan check fee: $90/hr
Permit fee formula: Admin fee + $90/hr plan review + $52 per inspection.
Reinspection fee: $52 per failure
Payment note: Online via portal

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Maintenance or replacement of existing fixtures (like-for-like)
EV chargers that plug into existing outlets

Inspections

How to Schedule

Cloudpermit portal (online)

Inspection hours: Monday-Friday

Typical inspection sequence: Varies.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2018 IBC/IRC/IMC, 2017 NEC, 2021 IECC.
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 Hampshire Building Department before applying.

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