City Building Permits

Village of Hebron, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois McHenry County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Serves incorporated Village of Hebron.

Department: Building Department
Address: 12007 Prairie Ave, Hebron, IL 60034
Phone: (815) 321-1788
Email: Webform on department page.
Website: https://villageofhebron.org/building-department

Online Permit Portal

Open Forms & Permits

Platform: In-house / PDF forms • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Obtain forms from Village Office or website.
Call Building Inspector to schedule assessment/appointment.
Inspector completes form; permit ready for payment/pickup at Village Office.
Display permit in window visible from street.

Typical processing time: Not specified.

Source: Building Department

General Requirements

All changes or alterations to a structure or property.

Required Documents

Application
Project details
Plat of survey

Permit validity: Varies.
Building code: Adopts McHenry County Building Ordinance (2021 IBC/IRC/IMC/IFC, 2020 NEC, IL Plumbing).
Owner-builder: Standard allowances.
Contractor requirements: Registration required.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $50 (Fences); $100 (Demolition)
Plan check fee: $60.00
Permit fee formula: $1.25 per sq ft (living space and garage).
Trade permit fee: $50 base
Reinspection fee: Noted in Village Code.
Payment note: Tap-on fees for sewer ($4,750) and water ($1,700) are high.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Painting and minor repairs

Important: Call to verify specific exemptions.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(815) 321-1788 (phone)

Inspection hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Time windows: Tuesday & Thursday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Assessment, then project-based inspections.

Additional Resources

Building code: Adopts McHenry County Building Ordinance (2021 IBC/IRC/IMC/IFC, 2020 NEC, IL Plumbing).
Zoning information: View zoning info
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 Building Department before applying.

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