City Building Permits

Macon, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Macon County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within Macon city limits.

Department
City of Macon
Address
10539 South Woodcock, Macon, IL 62544
Phone
(217) 764-3643
Website
https://maconcity.us/

Online Permit Portal

Open City of Macon

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Contact City Hall at (217) 764-3643 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) to inquire about permit requirements for your project.
  2. Obtain building permit application from City Hall.
  3. Complete and submit application with required documents.
  4. Pay applicable fees.
  5. Permit is issued.
  6. Schedule inspections.
  7. Pass all required inspections.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated; contact (217) 764-3643.

Source: City of Macon

General Requirements

Per the City of Macon Code of Ordinances (2020 revision). Under PA 103-0510, all new construction, additions, alterations, and structural work require permits. Contact City Hall for specific triggers under Macon's local code.

Required Documents

  • Building permit application
  • Site plan
  • Construction plans as applicable
  • Contact City Hall for full list
Permit validity
Contact (217) 764-3643 for permit expiration details.
Building code
City Code of Ordinances (2020 revision) contains building code provisions. Under PA 103-0510, the city must enforce IBC 2021, IRC 2021, IEBC 2021, NEC 2023, and related minimum standards effective January 1, 2025. Contact City Hall to confirm currently enforced code edition.
Owner-builder
Contact city for owner-builder rules.
Contractor requirements
State-licensed electricians and plumbers required per Illinois IDFPR. No confirmed local contractor registration; verify with City Hall.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Contact city
Plan check fee
Contact city
Permit fee formula
Not confirmed; contact city
Trade permit fee
Contact city
Reinspection fee
Contact city
Penalty (no permit)
Contact city
Payment note
In-person payment at City Hall presumed.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2020).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Macon to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (217) 764-3643 (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Not publicly detailed; contact city.

Additional Resources

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

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