City Building Permits

Village of Hecker, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Monroe County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Incorporated village limits of Hecker.

Department: Village of Hecker Zoning Administrator
Address: 151 W. Monroe St., Hecker, IL 62248
Phone: (618) 473-2300 ext. 13
Email: esutton@hecker.illinois.gov
Website: http://hecker.illinois.gov/

Online Permit Portal

Open Contact Zoning Administrator

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

Application Process

Contact Eric Sutton (Zoning Administrator) for permit application forms.
Submit completed application with required documents.
Village reviews for compliance with ordinances.
Fees are invoiced and paid.
Permit issued upon approval.
Occupancy permit required for all changes in residents.

Source: Village of Hecker Zoning Administrator

General Requirements

Building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits are required for most construction.

Building code: Aligns with Monroe County (2006 baseline)

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Village of Hecker Zoning Administrator to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(618) 473-2300 ext. 13 (phone)

Additional Resources

Building code: Aligns with Monroe County (2006 baseline)
Verify contractor license: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation License Lookup
Zoning information: View zoning info
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 Hecker Zoning Administrator before applying.

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