City Building Permits

Chillicothe, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Peoria County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City limits.

Department: City of Chillicothe Building & Zoning
Address: 908 N. Second Street, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Phone: (309) 274-5056
Email: dpassage@cityofchillicotheil.org
Website: https://www.cityofchillicotheil.org/departments/building-zoning/

Online Permit Portal

Open Building & Zoning

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

Application Process

Submit application with two sets of plans and site plan.
Zoning Administrator reviews for compliance.
Building inspector reviews structural.
Approval and fee payment.

Typical processing time: 5-10 business days.

Source: City of Chillicothe Building & Zoning

General Requirements

New construction, additions, remodels, pools, fences, signs, accessory buildings, decks, porches.

Required Documents

Site plan (2 copies)
Building plans (2 sets)

Permit validity: 1 year.
Building code: 2021 IBC/IRC, 2020 NEC.
Owner-builder: Allowed.
Contractor requirements: State licenses for plumbing/roofing/electrical.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Approximately $50
Plan check fee: Varies.
Permit fee formula: Valuation based.
Reinspection fee: $50 reinspection

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Cosmetic items
Sheds < 100 sq. ft. (verify with zoning)

Important: Building permit exempt does not mean exempt from zoning requirements. Confirm edge cases with Building & Zoning before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(309) 274-5056 (phone)

Inspection hours: Business hours

Typical inspection sequence: ICC standard sequence.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2021 IBC/IRC, 2020 NEC.
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 City of Chillicothe Building & Zoning before applying.

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