City Building Permits

Village of Carbon Cliff, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Rock Island County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Village zoning approval required first; inspections/permits handled by East Moline. Properties within Carbon Cliff village limits.

Department
Village Hall (Zoning) / City of East Moline (Permits)
Address
1001 Mansur Avenue, Carbon Cliff, IL 61239
Phone
309-796-6045
Website
https://www.carboncliff.com

Online Permit Portal

Open East Moline Permits (CitizenSentry)

Platform: CivicLive / CitizenSentry • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Obtain Zoning/Floodplain clearance from Carbon Cliff Village Hall.
  2. Apply for building/trade permits through East Moline's portal.
  3. Submit plans and contractor registration (via East Moline).
  4. Pay fees to East Moline.
  5. Inspections conducted by East Moline inspectors.

Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity

Source: Village Hall (Zoning) / City of East Moline (Permits)

General Requirements

Any construction, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work.

Required Documents

  • Zoning clearance letter
  • East Moline permit application
  • Plans
Permit validity
180 days
Building code
2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, 2017 NEC, 2018 IMC, Illinois Plumbing Code
Owner-builder
Same as East Moline.
Contractor requirements
Must register with East Moline.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$100.00 (Residential); $150.00 (Commercial)
Plan check fee
Included or specific zoning fee
Permit fee formula
$18 per $1,000 valuation (Residential); $22 per $1,000 (Commercial)
Trade permit fee
Included in valuation-based scale
Reinspection fee
$75.00
Penalty (no permit)
Triple fee for work without permit
Payment note
Online payment through East Moline portal

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2026-03).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Same as East Moline exemptions: detached accessory structures 120 sq ft or less, retaining walls 2 feet or less, driveway work on private property, cosmetic finishes, playground equipment, window awnings projecting less than 54 inches

Important: Confirm with Village Hall before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 309-752-1509 (East Moline Inspections) (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Contact for details
Inspection hours
Monday - Friday, 9:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Time windows
9:45 AM - 3:15 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Footing, Rough, Final

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Village Hall (Zoning) / City of East Moline (Permits) before applying.

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