City Building Permits

Gillespie, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Macoupin County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Within city limits.

Department: City of Gillespie Permit Office
Address: 115 N. Macoupin St., Gillespie, IL 62033
Phone: (217) 839-2919
Email: cityclerk@cityofgillespie.org
Website: https://cityofgillespie.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open City of Gillespie

Platform: Paper forms at City Hall • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Visit City Hall to pick up a permit application.
Submit application with plot plan and construction details.
Review by City Inspector/Clerk.
Pay fees and receive permit.

Typical processing time: 7 business days

Source: City of Gillespie Permit Office

General Requirements

New construction, residential additions, garages, sheds, and fences.

Required Documents

Plot plan showing setbacks
Construction description

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

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $25-$50
Permit fee formula: Valuation-based for larger projects
Payment note: Check or cash.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Interior painting, floor coverings
Small garden sheds under 120 sq ft (verify locally)

Inspections

How to Schedule

(217) 839-2919 (phone)

Inspection hours: By appointment

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation, Rough, Final.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2021 IBC/IRC.
Verify contractor license: Illinois Department of Revenue (IDFPR)
Macoupin County Public Health (Septic)
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 Gillespie Permit Office 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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