City Building Permits

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

How to apply for a building permit in Village of Huntley (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 Huntley.

Department: Development Services Department, Building & Code Enforcement
Address: 10987 Main Street, Huntley, IL 60142
Phone: (847) 515-5252
Email: inspections@huntley.il.us
Website: https://www.huntley.il.us/departments/development_services/index.php

Online Permit Portal

Open eSuite Permit Portal

Platform: eSuite Permit Portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Submit via eSuite portal with plans and contractor info.
Development Services reviews (typically 10-14 days).
Notification of approval and fees.
Final payment and permit issuance.

Typical processing time: 10-14 days.

Source: Development Services Department, Building & Code Enforcement

General Requirements

Additions, remodeling, decks, fences, pools, water heaters.

Required Documents

Application
Contractor proposal
Licenses
Plat of survey
HOA approval (if applicable)

Permit validity: Varies.
Building code: 2024 International Codes (IBC/IRC/IMC/IFC/IPMC/ISPSC), 2023 NEC.
Owner-builder: Owner-builders permitted for primary residence.
Contractor requirements: State license for roofers, plumbers; others must be registered.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Varies by project type.
Plan check fee: Deposit required for new construction.
Permit fee formula: Combination of flat and valuation based.
Trade permit fee: Varies
Reinspection fee: Fees apply; backflow testing fees $70-$90.
Payment note: Online payment via portal.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Cosmetic updates like painting and wallpaper
Ordinary repairs as defined by code

Important: Confirm specific exemptions with Development Services.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(847) 515-5252 by 2:00 PM for next day (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Call by 2:00 PM for next day inspection.
Inspection hours: Monday-Friday standard business hours.
Time windows: Standard business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Standard sequence for project type.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2024 International Codes (IBC/IRC/IMC/IFC/IPMC/ISPSC), 2023 NEC.
Zoning information: View zoning info
Applications, Permits & Forms
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 Development Services Department, Building & Code Enforcement before applying.

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