City Building Permits

Village of Worden (Macoupin Portion), ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Village of Worden (Macoupin Portion), Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Illinois Macoupin County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Primarily Madison County; governs any annexed parcels in Macoupin.

Department: Village of Worden Building Department
Address: 115 W. Wall St., Worden, IL 62097
Phone: (618) 459-3244
Website: https://villageofworden.com/

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Worden

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

Application Process

Pick up application at Village Hall.
Submit with site plan and estimated cost.
Review by Village Board or Building Inspector.

Typical processing time: 14 days (Board meets monthly)

Source: Village of Worden Building Department

General Requirements

New homes, sheds, additions, fences.

Required Documents

Site plan
Proof of ownership

Permit validity: 1 year.
Building code: 2021 IRC/IBC.
Owner-builder: Owner-builders are allowed.
Contractor requirements: Contractor registration required.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $25.00
Permit fee formula: Valuation or flat fee depending on structure

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Minor cosmetic repairs

Inspections

How to Schedule

(618) 459-3244 (phone)

Inspection hours: By appointment

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Final.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2021 IRC/IBC.
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 Worden Building Department before applying.

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