City Building Permits

Village of Johnsburg, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois McHenry County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Serves incorporated Village of Johnsburg.

Department
Building Department
Address
1515 Channel Beach Avenue, Johnsburg, IL 60051
Phone
(815) 385-6023
Website
https://www.johnsburg.org/services/building

Online Permit Portal

Open Building Services

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

Application Process

  1. Submit application and electronic blueprints with professional stamp.
  2. Building Reviewer evaluates for code/zoning.
  3. Notification of permit readiness and professional fee costs.
  4. Pay fees and pick up permit.

Typical processing time: 2-14 business days.

Source: Building Department

General Requirements

New construction, accessory structures, additions, structural changes, plumbing/elec.

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Blueprints
  • Site plan
  • Plat of survey
  • Contractor info
  • Letter of Intent (if owner-builder)
Permit validity
Varies.
Building code
2015 IBC/IRC/IMC/IFGC/IFC/IPMC, 2014 NEC, 2014 IL Plumbing, 2021 IECC.
Owner-builder
Notarized Letter of Intent required.
Contractor requirements
Must provide proof of relevant state/local licenses.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Varies.
Plan check fee
Applicant pays direct cost of third-party reviews.
Permit fee formula
Cost based + 5% administrative fee.
Trade permit fee
Varies
Reinspection fee
Escrow required for large projects (125% of est. cost).
Payment note
Applicants bear all professional consultant costs.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Very minor repairs as determined by the Building Reviewer
  • Cosmetic interior work

Important: Confirm specific exemptions with Building Reviewer.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (815) 385-6023 (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday - Friday standard hours.
Time windows
Standard business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Professional inspector assigned.

Additional Resources

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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