City Building Permits

Le Roy, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Le Roy, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Illinois McLean County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Covers all construction within Le Roy city limits. Le Roy is a city in McLean County with its own building and zoning department. The code compliance officer handles permits, inspections, and code violation matters. Properties outside city limits are subject to unincorporated McLean County jurisdiction.

Department
City of Le Roy — Building and Zoning Department
Address
207 S. East Street, Le Roy, IL 61752
Phone
(309) 962-3031
Website
https://www.leroy.org/government/city-services/building-and-zoning

Online Permit Portal

Open City of Le Roy Permits Page

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

Application Process

  1. Download the Building Permit application PDF from https://www.leroy.org/government/city-hall/permit-and-license-applications.
  2. Review the Building Permit Handbook (available on the permits page) for project-specific requirements.
  3. Complete the application and submit with required documentation.
  4. Pay applicable fees. Before digging, call JULIE at 811 at least 48 hours before work begins to have underground utility lines marked.
  5. Permit is issued by the code compliance officer.
  6. Schedule required inspections as work progresses.

Typical processing time: Not stated; contact (309) 962-3031.

Source: City of Le Roy — Building and Zoning Department

General Requirements

Per city code, property owners must apply for and receive a permit before any substantial project involving constructing, enlarging, altering, renovating, demolishing, or changing the occupancy of a building or structure. This includes pools, sheds, fences, and driveways. Building permits are required for all building from fencing to new construction.

Required Documents

  • Completed Building Permit application PDF
  • Site plan
  • Additional documentation per Building Permit Handbook
  • For sewer-related work, a Sewer Permit
  • For driveways, a Driveway Permit
  • For demolition, a Demolition Permit
  • For utilities, a Utility Permit
  • For water connections, a Water Connection permit
Permit validity
Not stated in reviewed sources; contact city.
Building code
Specific adopted code edition referenced at https://ecode360.com/LE4156 (Le Roy city code). Under Illinois PA 103-0510, Le Roy must enforce minimum 2021 IBC/IRC/IEBC standards as of January 1, 2025. The Building Permit Handbook (available on the permits page) is the primary local guide.
Owner-builder
Not specified; contact city.
Contractor requirements
State-licensed electricians (IDFPR) and plumbers (IDFPR) required for respective work. Additional local contractor registration: contact city at (309) 962-3031.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not publicly stated.
Plan check fee
Not specified; contact city.
Permit fee formula
Not specified in reviewed sources; contact city.
Trade permit fee
Not specified; contact city.
Reinspection fee
Not specified; contact city.
Payment note
In person at City Hall, 207 S. East Street. Payment by cash or check per permit page (for certain permits, e.g., chicken permit); confirm method for building permits.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Le Roy — Building and Zoning Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (309) 962-3031 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Not specified; contact city.
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Time windows
Not specified; contact city.

Typical inspection sequence: Not specified in reviewed public sources; contact department.

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 City of Le Roy — Building and Zoning Department before applying.

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