City Building Permits
Village of Matherville, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Matherville, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Village of Matherville limits.
- Department
- Village of Matherville Village Hall
- Address
- 310 S 4th St, Matherville, IL 61263
- Phone
- (309) 754-8814
- Website
- http://villageofmatherville.com/
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Manual • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Visit Village Hall to obtain building/zoning application.
- Submit application with project details.
- Review by Village Manager (Stephanie McMeekan) or Clerk.
- Approval and fee payment.
Typical processing time: 5-10 business days.
General Requirements
New buildings, additions, fences, and utility connections.
Required Documents
- Application
- Site plan
- Permit validity
- 1 year.
- Building code
- 2021 IRC/IBC (State mandate).
- Owner-builder
- Allowed.
- Contractor requirements
- State licenses for plumbing/roofing.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $25.00
- Permit fee formula
- Flat fees for most residential improvements.
- Payment note
- Cash or check at Village Hall.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Cosmetic updates
- General maintenance
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Call Village Hall at (309) 754-8814 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- By appointment
Typical inspection sequence: Final inspection.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2021 IRC/IBC (State mandate).
- 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 Village of Matherville Village Hall before applying.
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