City Building Permits

Village of Blue Mound, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Macon County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within Blue Mound village limits.

Department
Building Permits and Inspections Department, Village of Blue Mound
Address
309 N. Railroad Avenue, Blue Mound, IL 62513
Phone
(217) 692-2713
Website
https://bluemoundil.gov/building-permits-and-inspections

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Blue Mound Building Permits

Platform: Village website • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Call (217) 692-2713 or download the Building Permit form from https://bluemoundil.gov/building-permits-and-inspections.
  2. Complete the application.
  3. Submit in person at Village Office, 309 N. Railroad Avenue.
  4. Application is reviewed; permits must be obtained before construction begins.
  5. Pay applicable fees.
  6. Permit is issued.
  7. Schedule inspections.
  8. Pass all required inspections; obtain Certificate of Occupancy where applicable.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated; contact (217) 692-2713.

Source: Building Permits and Inspections Department, Village of Blue Mound

General Requirements

A permit is required for any project that involves excavating, improving, altering, converting, repairing, extending, or demolishing of a lot, building, or structure. Separate permits required for land disturbing, erosion control, plumbing, heating, electrical, and general building. Signs (both temporary and permanent) also require permits.

Required Documents

  • Building Permit form (PDF available on website)
  • Plans and specifications for larger projects
  • Other supporting documents as required by Building Inspector
Permit validity
Contact (217) 692-2713 for permit expiration details.
Building code
Specific local code edition not confirmed. Under PA 103-0510, Blue Mound must enforce IBC 2021, IRC 2021, IEBC 2021, NEC 2023, and related minimum standards effective January 1, 2025. Contact (217) 692-2713 for currently enforced edition.
Owner-builder
Contact village for owner-builder rules.
Contractor requirements
State-licensed electricians and plumbers required per Illinois IDFPR. No confirmed local contractor registration; verify with village.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Contact village
Plan check fee
Contact village
Permit fee formula
Not confirmed; contact village
Trade permit fee
Separate permits for land disturbing, erosion control, plumbing, heating, electrical, and building
Reinspection fee
Contact village
Penalty (no permit)
Contact village
Payment note
In-person payment at Village Office presumed.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Not publicly posted).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Permits and Inspections Department, Village of Blue Mound to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (217) 692-2713 or (217) 692-2126 (Mayor) (phone)
Inspection hours
Not publicly stated; call main office

Typical inspection sequence: Department conducts building construction inspections and issues Certificates of Occupancy; not publicly detailed.

Additional Resources

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

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