City Building Permits

Village of Minooka, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Kendall County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Incorporated Village of Minooka (covers Kendall, Grundy, and Will portions).

Department
Village of Minooka Building Department
Address
121 E. McEvilly Road, Minooka, IL 60447
Phone
815-467-2151
Website
https://www.minooka.com

Online Permit Portal

Open OpenGov Portal

Platform: OpenGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Create account on Minooka OpenGov portal.
  2. Upload plans (PDF), Plat of Survey, and HOA approval (if applicable).
  3. Pay application/review fees through the portal.
  4. Village reviews plans (approx 7 business days).
  5. Permit issued electronically upon final payment and contractor registration verification.

Typical processing time: 7 business days for residential.

Source: Village of Minooka Building Department

General Requirements

New structures, additions, remodels, decks, pools, fences, HVAC, and roofs.

Required Documents

  • Plat of Survey
  • Construction plans
  • HOA letter
  • Kendall County Health Dept approval for well/septic (if applicable)
Permit validity
Standard 6-month start rule.
Building code
2018 IRC, 2018 IBC, 2017 NEC, 2024 IECC
Owner-builder
Allowed for primary residence; contractors must be registered if used.
Contractor requirements
All contractors/subcontractors must register via OpenGov.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$50 (approx, varies by type)
Plan check fee
Varies by project complexity
Permit fee formula
New homes approx $0.70/sq ft
Trade permit fee
Included in overall application
Reinspection fee
Double fee for work without permit
Penalty (no permit)
Double fee for work without permit
Payment note
Online payment via OpenGov.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Current).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Small repairs and cosmetic finishes
  • Landscaping (not including grading or retaining walls)

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline
24 hours notice required
Inspection hours
Monday - Friday

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Footing, Foundation, Underground, Roughs, Insulation, Final. Plumbing only on Tuesdays/Thursdays.

Additional Resources

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

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