City Building Permits

Village of Downs, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois McLean County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Covers construction within Downs village limits. Downs is a small village in McLean County. Properties outside village limits are subject to unincorporated McLean County jurisdiction.

Department
Village of Downs — Village Hall
Address
211 S. Seminary St., P.O. Box 18, Downs, IL 61736
Phone
(309) 378-3221
Website
http://www.villageofdowns.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Downs Website

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

Application Process

  1. Contact Village Hall at (309) 378-3221 or visit in person at 211 S. Seminary St.
  2. Obtain and complete a building permit application form.
  3. Submit application with required documentation.
  4. Pay applicable fees.
  5. Permit is issued.
  6. Schedule required inspections.

Typical processing time: Not stated in public sources; contact (309) 378-3221.

Source: Village of Downs — Village Hall

General Requirements

Not specifically published in accessible online sources during research. Contact Village Hall.

Required Documents

  • Building permit application form
  • Supporting documentation (specific requirements to be confirmed with village)
Permit validity
Not stated; contact village.
Building code
Specific adopted code edition not identified in reviewed sources. Under Illinois PA 103-0510, Downs must enforce minimum 2021 IBC/IRC/IEBC standards as of January 1, 2025. Verify with village.
Owner-builder
Not found; contact village.
Contractor requirements
State-licensed electricians (IDFPR) and plumbers (IDFPR) required for respective trade work. Additional local requirements: contact village.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not publicly stated.
Plan check fee
Not specified.
Permit fee formula
Not specified.
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 Downs — Village Hall to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (309) 378-3221 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Not specified; contact village.
Inspection hours
Not stated in public sources; contact village.
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 Downs — Village Hall before applying.

Need help with your project?

Navigating permits in Village of Downs can be complicated.

Jaspector connects you with local experts who can review your scope, verify your contractor, and help you understand what permits your project actually needs.

Learn how Jaspector works
Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

Other cities in McLean County

bloomington normal lexington chenoa heyworth hudson le-roy towanda colfax gridley ellsworth stanford
View all McLean County jurisdictions →