City Building Permits

Village of Harristown, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Macon County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within Harristown village limits.

Department
Building Permits and Inspections Department, Village of Harristown
Address
185 N. Kembark Street, Decatur, IL 62522
Phone
(217) 963-2980
Website
https://villageofharristown.com/building-permits-and-inspections

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Harristown Building Permits

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

Application Process

  1. Read all required information provided on the Building Permits and Inspections page at https://villageofharristown.com/building-permits-and-inspections.
  2. Download and complete the Building Permit Application form (PDF, 457 KB, available on the website).
  3. Attach a scale drawing of the work to be done showing the location of all structures on the lot.
  4. Return completed application to Village Hall by: (a) in person at 185 N. Kembark Street, (b) email to harristownvillage01@gmail.com, or (c) mail.
  5. Permit approval is subject to inspection of the premises to verify setback and zoning compliance and to ensure natural waterways are not disrupted.
  6. Pay applicable permit fees.
  7. Permit is issued.
  8. Schedule inspections with Building Inspector Rick Watts at (217) 520-5454 or Plumbing Inspector David Binder at (217) 519-0303.
  9. Pass all required inspections.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated; contact (217) 963-2980.

Source: Building Permits and Inspections Department, Village of Harristown

General Requirements

Building permits are required for a variety of different uses. Residents uncertain whether their project requires a permit should contact the Village Office at (217) 963-2980 or Building Inspector Rick Watts at (217) 520-5454.

Required Documents

  • Building Permit Application (PDF)
  • Scale drawing showing location of all structures on the lot and the work to be performed
Permit validity
Contact village for permit expiration details.
Building code
Village adopted International Building Code 2003 and International Property Maintenance Code 2003, with local amendments (including modifications to specific IBC 2003 sections). Illinois Plumbing Code used in lieu of International Plumbing Code. NOTE: Under PA 103-0510, Harristown must enforce IBC 2021, IRC 2021, IEBC 2021 minimum standards effective January 1, 2025. Contact (217) 963-2980 for currently enforced code.
Owner-builder
Contact village for owner-builder rules.
Contractor requirements
State-licensed electricians and plumbers required per Illinois IDFPR. Building Inspector and Plumbing Inspector are separate positions, suggesting trade-specific inspection requirements. No confirmed local contractor registration; verify with village.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$100 minimum
Plan check fee
Not confirmed separately
Permit fee formula
$0.15 per square foot on improvements, with $100 minimum
Trade permit fee
Contact village
Reinspection fee
Contact village
Penalty (no permit)
Contact village
Payment note
In-person payment at Village Hall presumed; contact (217) 963-2980.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Per Building Regulations ordinance).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Building Inspector Rick Watts (217) 520-5454 (phone)
  • hwfinder2@gmail.com (Rick Watts) (email)
  • Plumbing Inspector David Binder (217) 519-0303 (phone)
  • dbinder@dbinderplumbing.com (David Binder) (email)
Inspection hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 AM - 3 PM (Wednesdays closed June 1 through August 31); Tuesday, Thursday: 11 AM - 5 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Contact inspectors directly; 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 Harristown before applying.

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