City Building Permits

Henry, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Marshall County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Within Henry city limits.

Department
City of Henry Building Department
Address
514 Front Street, Henry, IL 61537
Phone
309-364-3056
Website
https://cityofhenryil.org/city-ordinances/

Online Permit Portal

Open City of Henry Ordinances

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

Application Process

  1. Obtain application from City Hall or website.
  2. Submit application with plans to the Building Commissioner (Curt Smith).
  3. Review for zoning and building code compliance.
  4. Solar projects require a specific Solar Permit under the 2024 Solar Ordinance.

Typical processing time: 7-14 days.

Source: City of Henry Building Department

General Requirements

All buildings, structures, additions, fences, and signs.

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Site plan
  • Construction drawings
Permit validity
Work must start within 6 months.
Building code
2021 IBC/IRC (State Mandate).
Owner-builder
Permitted for primary residence.
Contractor requirements
State-licensed trades required.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$150.00
Plan check fee
Varies by complexity.
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based ($0.10/sq ft typical).
Penalty (no permit)
Standard penalties apply for starting without permit.
Payment note
Payment due at time of issuance.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Portable storage buildings under 120 sq ft (zoning setbacks still apply)
  • Cosmetic interior work
  • Minor fence repairs

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Call Building Commissioner Curt Smith at 309-364-3396 (phone)
Inspection hours
By appointment

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation, Framing, Electrical, Final.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Henry Building Department before applying.

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