City Building Permits
Village of Warrensburg, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Warrensburg, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within Warrensburg village limits.
- Department
- Village of Warrensburg Administration
- Address
- 155 E. Main Street, Warrensburg, IL 62573
- Phone
- (217) 672-3222
Online Permit Portal
Platform: JotForm • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Determine whether a permit is required by contacting Village Hall at (217) 672-3222.
- Submit permit information online via the JotForm at https://form.jotform.com/201415653522043 or contact Village Hall directly.
- Visit Village Hall in person at 155 E. Main Street to sign building permit documents.
- Pay applicable fees in person.
- Permit is issued.
- Begin construction.
Typical processing time: Not publicly stated; contact (217) 672-3222.
General Requirements
A building permit may be required for any type of new construction on your premises, whether it be a shed, a garage, or any alteration or addition to your home or any other structure on the property. Contact Village Hall before starting any project to determine specific requirements.
Required Documents
- Building permit application (JotForm)
- Supporting documents as required by village
- Permit validity
- Contact village for expiration details.
- Building code
- Village adopted International Building Code, 2006 edition per Ordinance 554 (effective March 19, 2007). NOTE: Under PA 103-0510, Warrensburg must enforce IBC 2021, IRC 2021, IEBC 2021 minimum standards effective January 1, 2025. Contact village for current adopted code edition.
- Owner-builder
- Contact village for owner-builder rules.
- Contractor requirements
- State-licensed electricians and plumbers required per Illinois IDFPR. No confirmed local registration beyond state trade licenses; verify with village.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $50.00 basic fee
- Plan check fee
- Not confirmed
- Permit fee formula
- Flat base fee of $50; variable based on construction type -- contact village for full schedule
- Trade permit fee
- Contact village
- Reinspection fee
- Not confirmed
- Penalty (no permit)
- Not confirmed
- Payment note
- In-person payment at Village Hall required; online payment not confirmed.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Not available).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Village of Warrensburg Administration to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (217) 672-3222 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Typical inspection sequence: Not publicly detailed; contact village.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Village adopted International Building Code, 2006 edition per Ordinance 554 (effective March 19, 2007). NOTE: Under PA 103-0510, Warrensburg must enforce IBC 2021, IRC 2021, IEBC 2021 minimum standards effective January 1, 2025. Contact village for current adopted code edition.
- Verify contractor license: Illinois Secretary of State
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Village Home Page
- Village Code (eCode360)
- Village Ordinances and Policies
- FAQ
- License lookup guide: Illinois Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Illinois Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Illinois hub: Illinois Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Village of Warrensburg Administration before applying.
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