City Building Permits

Village of Algonquin (McHenry Portion), ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois McHenry County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Serves McHenry and Kane portions of Algonquin.

Department
Community Development Department
Address
Ganek Municipal Center, 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102
Phone
(847) 658-2700 (Option 3)
Website
https://www.algonquin.org/building

Online Permit Portal

Open Building Permits

Platform: Jotform / Online Submittals • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Submit online application with required attachments (Plat of survey, plans).
  2. Community Development reviews for code/zoning compliance (2 to 5 weeks).
  3. Notification of permit readiness and final fee amount.
  4. Pay fees and receive permit.

Typical processing time: 2 to 5 weeks.

Source: Community Development Department

General Requirements

Any construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, or demolition.

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Plat of survey
  • Construction drawings
  • HOA approval (if applicable)
Permit validity
6 months to start and complete.
Building code
2018 IBC/IRC/IMC/IFGC/IFC, 2017 NEC, current Illinois Plumbing/Energy/Accessibility codes.
Owner-builder
Standard Illinois owner-builder allowances apply.
Contractor requirements
Contractors must be registered with the Village.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$45.00
Plan check fee
Varies by project.
Permit fee formula
0.75% of construction cost for residential alterations.
Trade permit fee
Varies
Reinspection fee
Fees apply for failed inspections.
Payment note
Watershed and Public Art fees apply to new units.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Minor repairs not affecting structural or life safety systems
  • Painting
  • Flooring

Important: Confirm specific exemptions with Community Development.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Time windows
Standard business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Varies.

Additional Resources

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

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