City Building Permits

Bunker Hill, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Macoupin County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Within city limits.

Department: City of Bunker Hill Building & Zoning
Address: 801 S. Franklin St., Bunker Hill, IL 62014
Phone: (618) 585-4632 (Ext. 2)
Email: PublicWorks@cityofbunkerhillil.org
Website: https://cityofbunkerhillil.org/forms-permits/

Online Permit Portal

Open Building & Zoning Forms

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

Application Process

Download Building/Zoning Application.
Submit to Public Works Director with site plan.
Pay fee at City Hall once approved.

Typical processing time: 5 business days

Source: City of Bunker Hill Building & Zoning

General Requirements

New construction, additions, sheds, decks, and fences.

Required Documents

Property dimensions
Site plan showing setbacks

Permit validity: 1 year.
Building code: 2021 IRC/IBC.
Owner-builder: Owner-builders are allowed.
Contractor requirements: Contractors must register with the city annually.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $25.00
Permit fee formula: Flat fees for residential accessory structures; valuation for new dwellings
Payment note: Cash/Check at City Hall.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2026-03).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Painting, floor coverings
Minor maintenance

Inspections

How to Schedule

(618) 585-4632 (phone)

Inspection hours: Business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Footing, Final.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2021 IRC/IBC.
Verify contractor license: Illinois Department of Revenue (IDFPR)
Zoning information: View zoning info
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 City of Bunker Hill Building & Zoning before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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