City Building Permits

Village of Gridley, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois McLean County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Covers construction within Gridley village limits. Gridley is a small village in McLean County with its own permit process handled through Village Hall. Properties outside village limits are subject to unincorporated McLean County jurisdiction.

Department
Village of Gridley — Village Hall
Address
117 E. Third Street, P.O. Box 168, Gridley, IL 61744
Phone
(309) 747-2000
Website
https://villageofgridley.org/gridley-il-city-code-and-permits/

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Gridley Website

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

Application Process

  1. Download the Building Permit Application from https://www.villageofgridley.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Building_Permit_Application_2018.pdf.
  2. Complete the application manually (print and fill by hand).
  3. Submit the completed application at Village Hall, 117 E. Third Street, with payment.
  4. A zoning hearing may be required before a permit is issued.
  5. Permit is issued by Village Hall staff.
  6. Schedule required inspections.

Typical processing time: Not stated; contact (309) 747-2000.

Source: Village of Gridley — Village Hall

General Requirements

All building or construction projects require a building permit, including fences, sheds, garages, and room additions. All plans must comply with Village Ordinances. A zoning hearing may be required.

Required Documents

  • Completed Building Permit Application (2018 version is most recent found; verify if updated)
  • Site plan
  • Construction drawings
  • Contractor information
  • Payment at time of submission
Permit validity
Not stated; contact village.
Building code
The village references compliance with "Village Ordinances." Specific code edition not stated on public-facing pages. Under Illinois PA 103-0510, Gridley must enforce minimum 2021 IBC/IRC/IEBC standards as of January 1, 2025. Verify adopted codes with village.
Owner-builder
Not specified; contact village.
Contractor requirements
State-licensed electricians (IDFPR) and plumbers (IDFPR) required. Additional local requirements: contact village at (309) 747-2000.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$25.00 base fee.
Plan check fee
Not specified; contact village.
Permit fee formula
$25.00 plus $1.00 per $1,000 of project value.
Trade permit fee
Not specified; contact village.
Reinspection fee
Not specified; contact village.
Payment note
Payment in person at Village Hall at time of application submission.

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 Gridley — Village Hall to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (309) 747-2000 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Not specified; contact village.
Inspection hours
Not stated in reviewed sources; call during normal business hours.
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 Gridley — Village Hall before applying.

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