City Building Permits

Village of Colfax, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois McLean County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Covers construction within Colfax village limits. Colfax is a small village in McLean County. Zoning and building matters are handled through the village office and zoning officer. Properties outside village limits are subject to unincorporated McLean County jurisdiction.

Department
Village of Colfax — Village Clerk / Animal Control and Zoning Officer
Address
307 N. Harrison, Colfax, IL 61728
Phone
(309) 723-3261 (Village Clerk's Office / Public Works)
Website
https://colfaxillinois.com/

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Colfax Website

Platform: In-person only • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Contact Village Hall at (309) 723-3261 or Animal Control and Zoning Officer Brent Blair at (309) 826-4222.
  2. Obtain and complete building permit application.
  3. Submit with required documentation and payment.
  4. Permit is issued.
  5. Schedule required inspections.

Typical processing time: Not stated; contact (309) 723-3261.

Source: Village of Colfax — Village Clerk / Animal Control and Zoning Officer

General Requirements

Not explicitly detailed in reviewed online sources. Contact village for specific requirements. Under standard Illinois practice and PA 103-0510, a permit is required for new construction, additions, alterations, and structural changes.

Required Documents

  • Building permit application
  • Required documentation to be confirmed with village
Permit validity
Not stated; contact village.
Building code
Per municipal code (historical reference), a minimum fee of $5.00 per permit plus $2.00 per $1,000 of improvement was referenced. Specific building code edition not confirmed. Under Illinois PA 103-0510, Colfax must enforce minimum 2021 IBC/IRC/IEBC standards as of January 1, 2025.
Owner-builder
Not found; contact village.
Contractor requirements
State-licensed electricians (IDFPR) and plumbers (IDFPR) required. Additional local requirements: contact village at (309) 723-3261.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$5.00 (historical reference from municipal code; verify current fee).
Plan check fee
Not specified.
Permit fee formula
$5.00 minimum plus $2.00 per $1,000 of improvement value (historical reference; verify current fee schedule with village).
Trade permit fee
Not specified.
Reinspection fee
Not specified.
Payment note
In person at Village Hall.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Contact village for current fees.).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Village of Colfax — Village Clerk / Animal Control and Zoning Officer to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (309) 723-3261 (phone)
  • (309) 826-4222 (Zoning Officer Brent Blair) (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Not specified; contact village.
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Time windows
Not specified; contact village.

Typical inspection sequence: Not specified; contact village.

Not specified on public pages.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Village of Colfax — Village Clerk / Animal Control and Zoning Officer before applying.

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