City Building Permits

Village of Spring Grove, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois McHenry County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Serves incorporated Village of Spring Grove.

Department
Building & Zoning Department
Address
7401 Meyer Road, Spring Grove, IL 60081
Phone
(815) 675-2121 (Ext. 207)
Website
https://www.springgrovevillage.com

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Spring Grove

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

Application Process

  1. Submit application with estimated cost, sq ft, and contractor details.
  2. Provide three sets of physical drawings and one electronic copy.
  3. Reviews by Building, Health (Septic), and HOA/ARC if applicable.
  4. Pay fees and pick up permit.

Typical processing time: Not specified.

Source: Building & Zoning Department

General Requirements

New construction, accessory structures, structural changes, plumbing/elec, roofs, siding, pools.

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Plans
  • Site plan (showing silt fence)
  • Contractor registration
Permit validity
Varies.
Building code
2021 International Codes, 2020 NEC, 2014 IL Plumbing, 2021 NFPA 101.
Owner-builder
Owner-builders allowed for primary residence.
Contractor requirements
Must register with Village ($100 annual fee).

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$150 (Decks); $65 (Fences/Driveways)
Plan check fee
Varies.
Permit fee formula
$1.15 per sq ft for new residential.
Trade permit fee
$150 base
Reinspection fee
$100.00
Payment note
Cash bonds ($500-$1,000) typically required.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Minor cosmetic repairs
  • Landscaping not affecting drainage

Important: Confirm specific exemptions with Building & Zoning Department.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (815) 675-2121 (phone)
Inspection hours
Mon, Wed, Fri (Building); Mon-Fri (Plumbing).
Time windows
Mon, Wed, Fri (Building); Mon-Fri (Plumbing)

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation, Rough, Final.

Additional Resources

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

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