City Building Permits

Village of Hudson, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois McLean County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Covers construction within Hudson village limits. Note: Prior to issuance of an accessory structure permit, the village requires residents to obtain approval from the McLean County Health Department. Properties outside village limits are subject to unincorporated McLean County jurisdiction.

Department
Village of Hudson — Zoning and Permit Department
Address
109 Front St., P.O. Box 221, Hudson, IL 61748
Phone
(309) 726-1471
Website
http://my.hudsonil.org/permits--zoning.html

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Hudson Permits and Zoning

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

Application Process

  1. Call (309) 726-1471 and leave a message to schedule an appointment (the village strongly encourages contacting the Zoning and Permit Department before starting a project to avoid delays or issues with incomplete applications).
  2. Download Form APEBP-669 Building Permit Application from the village website.
  3. Complete Sections I and II (all projects); Section III (new buildings or additions only); Section IV (all projects, requires signature); Section IX / back page (all projects, mandatory).
  4. For accessory structures (sheds, garages, pools): obtain McLean County Health Department approval first, then submit to village.
  5. For outdoor pools, spas, and hot tubs with water depth of 24 inches or more: complete Form P-001 Outdoor Pool Permit Application and Checklist in addition to the building permit application.
  6. Submit completed application(s) with required documentation and payment.
  7. Permit is issued.
  8. Schedule required inspections. Pools/spas must be inspected before filling with water.

Typical processing time: Not stated; contact (309) 726-1471.

Source: Village of Hudson — Zoning and Permit Department

General Requirements

New home, room addition, basement finishing and remodeling, kitchen or bath remodeling, deck, driveway, fence, garage, garden shed, parking pads, roof, and pools all require a building permit.

Required Documents

  • Completed Form APEBP-669
  • Site plan
  • Section IX (back page, mandatory for all projects)
  • For accessory structures, McLean County Health Department approval documentation
  • For pools, Form P-001 and County Health Department approval
Permit validity
All building permits are limited to one year. Work must begin within 90 days of issuance; a permit expires 91 days after issuance if work has not commenced. If work commences by day 90, the permit remains valid for one year from issuance date.
Building code
Specific adopted code edition not identified in reviewed public sources. Hudson's municipal code (AmLegal) contains permit requirements in Section 8-1-3-3 and 9-3-9. Under Illinois PA 103-0510, Hudson must enforce minimum 2021 IBC/IRC/IEBC standards as of January 1, 2025. Verify adopted codes with village.
Owner-builder
Not specified in reviewed sources; contact village.
Contractor requirements
Residents must comply with all village ordinances including regulations pertaining to plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work. State-licensed electricians (IDFPR) and plumbers (IDFPR) are required. If the village contracts with outside professionals (consulting engineers or architects) for reviews or inspections, the applicant may be required to pay additional fees. Contact (309) 726-1471 for any local contractor registration requirements.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$25.00
Plan check fee
Not specified; contact village.
Permit fee formula
A fee schedule is used to determine permit fees for new commercial and residential construction, developed to reflect the amount of work needed to inspect the property. The village may require additional fees if outside professionals (engineers, architects) are contracted for review.
Trade permit fee
Not specified; contact village.
Reinspection fee
Not specified; contact village.
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 Hudson — Zoning and Permit Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (309) 726-1471 (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: Pools/spas must pass inspection before filling with water. Additional inspection sequence (foundation, rough-in, final) likely required for other project types; confirm with 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 Hudson — Zoning and Permit Department before applying.

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