City Building Permits

Village of Manteno, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Kankakee County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated boundaries of the Village of Manteno.

Department
Building and Zoning Department
Address
98 East Third Street, Manteno, IL 60950
Phone
(815) 929-4803
Website
https://villageofmanteno.com/building-zoning/

Online Permit Portal

Open In-person or email submission

Platform: Email and in-person • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Determine whether a permit is required by calling (815) 929-4803 or reviewing the building and zoning page.
  2. Download the building permit application from the village website or pick up at Village Hall.
  3. If a contractor is performing the work, the contractor must apply for the permit. Contractor must be licensed by the Village of Manteno before permit will be issued.
  4. Complete the application with project details.
  5. Submit in person at 98 East Third Street or by email to ynugent@villageofmanteno.com.
  6. Processing time: approximately 24 hours (call ahead to verify permit is ready).
  7. Inspections will not be scheduled until permit is picked up and inspection sheet is signed by homeowner or contractor.

Typical processing time: Approximately 24 hours

Source: Building and Zoning Department

General Requirements

Decks, fencing, concrete work, roofing, siding, remodels, electrical work, plumbing work, pools, generators, solar panels, structures over 80 square feet.

Required Documents

  • Completed building permit application
  • Project plans/drawings
  • Contractor license number (if contractor is performing work)
Permit validity
Not publicly stated; contact department
Building code
Village adopted Ordinance 25-01 in 2025, updating building code to 2024 International Code Council (ICC) editions, including ICC 2024 editions for construction, residential, fire safety, property maintenance, fuel gas, and electrical; Illinois State Plumbing Code (current); Illinois Accessibility Code (current). Manteno adopted 2024 ICC editions rather than 2021, exceeding the state minimum requirement.
Owner-builder
If contractor is hired, contractor must apply for permit. Homeowner may apply for owner-performed work.
Contractor requirements
All contractors working in the Village of Manteno must be licensed by the village. Permits will not be issued until contractor is licensed. Electricians and plumbers must hold IDFPR state licenses.

Fees

Permit fee formula
Valuation-based (fees tied to project value). Also flat fees for specific project types (garages, sheds, driveways, patios, pools).
Payment note
In-person at Village Hall. Fax no longer accepted.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2025 (Ordinance 25-01)).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Flooring (without electrical/plumbing modifications)
  • Painting
  • Drywall (without structural changes)
  • Trim work
  • Cabinet installation (without plumbing/electrical modifications)

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (815) 929-4803 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Inspections not scheduled until permit is picked up and inspection sheet is signed by homeowner or contractor
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (closed 12:00-1:00 PM)

Typical inspection sequence: Project-dependent. Signed inspection sheet required before scheduling begins. Inspectors: Eric Weber (Electrical); Chris Ryan (Plumbing).

Additional Resources

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

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