City Building Permits
Village of Worden, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Worden, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Village of Worden limits.
- Department
- Village Hall / Permit Office
- Address
- 115 East Wall Street, Worden, IL 62097
- Phone
- (618) 459-3244
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Manual • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Submit permit application at Worden Village Hall.
- Provide site plan (plat of survey) and construction drawings.
- Village Building Inspector reviews for zoning (setbacks/lot coverage) and safety.
- Pay fees upon approval.
- Schedule inspections at key milestones.
Typical processing time: Not specified.
Source: Village Hall / Permit Office
General Requirements
Most construction, additions, remodels, structural changes, fences, decks.
Required Documents
- Application form
- Site plan
- Construction drawings
- Permit validity
- Not specified.
- Building code
- 2012 IBC/IRC (Updating to 2025 mandate)
- Owner-builder
- Generally permitted for primary residence.
- Contractor requirements
- Not specified; must follow IL codes.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Flat fees for small projects (fences/sheds ~$25-$100)
- Plan check fee
- Varies
- Permit fee formula
- Typically base fee ($50-$125) plus per-square-foot charge ($0.08-$0.15)
- Penalty (no permit)
- Double fees for starting without permit
- Payment note
- Contact (618) 459-3244 for quotes
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Cosmetic finishes (painting, tiling, carpeting)
- Minor fixture replacement (faucets/switches)
- Accessory structures under 200 sq ft (building permit exempt; zoning setback review still required)
- Low-height fences (under 6 ft) may only require zoning review
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (618) 459-3244 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Typical inspection sequence: Footing, Framing, Rough-in, Final
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2012 IBC/IRC (Updating to 2025 mandate)
- 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 Hall / Permit Office before applying.
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