City Building Permits

Village of Towanda, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois McLean County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Covers construction within Towanda village limits. Towanda is a small village in McLean County. Zoning and building permits are managed by a Board Trustee rather than a dedicated building department. Municipal codes are available at the Towanda Library and the Village Clerk's office. Properties outside village limits are subject to unincorporated McLean County jurisdiction.

Department
Village of Towanda — Zoning and Building Permits
Address
103 S. Jefferson St., P.O. Box 213, Towanda, IL 61776
Phone
(309) 728-2811 (Village Clerk); (309) 275-0717 (Zoning/Building Permits contact Evan Thomas)
Website
https://villageoftowanda.org/government/

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Towanda Website

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

Application Process

  1. Contact Evan Thomas (Zoning/Building Permits) at (309) 275-0717 or zoning@villageoftowanda.org, or the Village Clerk at (309) 728-2811.
  2. Obtain building permit application and review requirements.
  3. Submit completed application with required documentation.
  4. Pay applicable fees.
  5. Permit is issued.
  6. Schedule inspections as required.

Typical processing time: Not stated; contact (309) 275-0717.

Source: Village of Towanda — Zoning and Building Permits

General Requirements

Not published in accessible online sources during research. Contact zoning@villageoftowanda.org or (309) 275-0717.

Required Documents

  • Building permit application
  • Required documentation to be confirmed with village
Permit validity
Not stated; contact village.
Building code
Specific adopted code edition not found in reviewed online sources. Municipal ordinances are available at the Towanda Library and Village Clerk's office. Under Illinois PA 103-0510, Towanda must enforce minimum 2021 IBC/IRC/IEBC standards as of January 1, 2025.
Owner-builder
Not found; contact village.
Contractor requirements
State-licensed electricians (IDFPR) and plumbers (IDFPR) required. Additional local requirements: contact village. Safety and ordinances contact: Tammy Pate at safety@villageoftowanda.org or (309) 826-8776.

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 or coordinate with trustee contact.

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 Towanda — Zoning and Building Permits to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (309) 275-0717 (phone)
  • zoning@villageoftowanda.org (email)
Scheduling deadline
Not specified; contact village.
Inspection hours
Board meetings held first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Towanda Community Building (for formal matters). Routine permit inquiries: contact via phone or email.
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 Towanda — Zoning and Building Permits before applying.

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