City Building Permits

Village of Medora, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Macoupin County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Within village limits.

Department: Village of Medora Clerk
Address: 202 Locust St., Medora, IL 62063
Phone: (618) 729-3211
Website: https://villageofmedora.com/

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Medora

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

Application Process

Contact Village Clerk for local building/zoning application.
Submit basic site plan.
Approval by Village Board.

Typical processing time: 2-4 weeks

Source: Village of Medora Clerk

General Requirements

New structures, fences, major additions.

Required Documents

Simple site plan

Permit validity: 1 year.
Building code: 2021 IRC/IBC (State mandate applies).
Owner-builder: Owner-builders are allowed.
Contractor requirements: Basic proof of insurance.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $10 - $25
Permit fee formula: Flat fees for most residential
Payment note: Cash/Check to Village of Medora.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Small garden sheds (verify size limit)
Painting/cosmetics

Inspections

How to Schedule

Call Village Hall (phone)

Inspection hours: Limited

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Final.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2021 IRC/IBC (State mandate applies).
Verify contractor license: Illinois Department of Revenue (IDFPR)
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 Medora Clerk before applying.

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