City Building Permits

Village of Ellsworth, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois McLean County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

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

Department
Village of Ellsworth — Village Hall / Town Hall
Address
104 School Street, Ellsworth, IL 61737
Phone
(309) 724-8412
Website
https://www.villageofellsworthil.com/

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Ellsworth Website

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

Application Process

  1. Contact Village Hall at (309) 724-8412.
  2. Obtain and complete building permit application.
  3. Submit with required documentation and payment.
  4. Permit is issued.
  5. Schedule inspections.

Typical processing time: Not stated; contact (309) 724-8412.

Source: Village of Ellsworth — Village Hall / Town Hall

General Requirements

Not published in accessible online sources. Contact village.

Required Documents

  • Building permit application
  • Required documentation to be confirmed with village
Permit validity
Not stated; contact village.
Building code
Not found in accessible public sources. Under Illinois PA 103-0510, Ellsworth must enforce minimum 2021 IBC/IRC/IEBC standards as of January 1, 2025. Ordinances available via village website (requires in-person or direct contact).
Owner-builder
Not found; contact village.
Contractor requirements
State-licensed electricians (IDFPR) and plumbers (IDFPR) required. 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 Ellsworth — Village Hall / Town Hall to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (309) 724-8412 (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 Ellsworth — Village Hall / Town Hall before applying.

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