City Building Permits

Village of Greenview, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Menard County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the Village of Greenview.

Department: Greenview Zoning Department
Address: 106 East Washington Street, Greenview, IL 62642
Phone: 217-968-5314
Email: gviewclerk@greenview.illinois.gov
Website: https://www.thevillageofgreenview.com/

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Greenview Permits

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

Application Process

Submit Zoning Permit Application to Village Clerk (Rachel Henderson).
Include scaled site plan showing lot dimensions and structure location.
Zoning Officer (John Holt) reviews for code compliance.
Pay fees at Village Hall.
Issued permit must be displayed on-site.

Typical processing time: 1-2 weeks.

Source: Greenview Zoning Department

General Requirements

New construction, additions, decks, garages, and fencing.

Required Documents

Application
Site plan
Construction details

Permit validity: Expires if work does not begin within 6 months.
Building code: Village Ordinances; subject to 2025 State Building Code mandate.
Owner-builder: Not specifically restricted; must follow all village ordinances.
Contractor requirements: State plumbing and roofing licenses required.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $0.00
Plan check fee: Included
Permit fee formula: Commercial is $10.00 per linear (vertical) foot. Residential fees vary by project type.
Penalty (no permit): Fees apply for non-compliance
Payment note: Paid to Village Clerk. Inquire at Village Hall for full schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Interior painting and cosmetics
Fencing (Fee-exempt, but permit required for location check)

Important: Consult with the Greenview Zoning Department to confirm whether your proposed work qualifies for exemption.

Inspections

How to Schedule

217-968-5314 (phone)

Inspection hours: Variable; call to schedule

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Setback/Foundation check, Final check.

Additional Resources

Building code: Village Ordinances; subject to 2025 State Building Code mandate.
Verify contractor license: Illinois Secretary of State License Lookup
Zoning information: View zoning info
Village Officials
License lookup guide: Illinois Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Illinois Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Illinois hub: Illinois Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Greenview Zoning Department before applying.

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