City Building Permits

Village of Coal Valley, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Rock Island County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated village limits of Coal Valley.

Department
Building and Inspections Division
Address
900 1st Street, Coal Valley, IL 61240
Phone
309-799-3604
Website
https://www.coalvalleyil.org/departments/building-inspections

Online Permit Portal

Open Building Inspections

Platform: N/A (Downloadable PDF) • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Download application from village website.
  2. Submit application and two copies of plans to Village Hall.
  3. Plans reviewed (typically within 5 business days).
  4. Pay fees and receive permit.
  5. Post permit at job site.

Typical processing time: 5 business days for plan review

Source: Building and Inspections Division

General Requirements

New construction, additions, decks, pools, re-roofing, and MEP systems.

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Two sets of plans
  • Radon remediation plan for new builds
Permit validity
Varies; confirm with Building Inspector
Building code
2018 IBC, 2018 IMC, 2017 NEC, Illinois Plumbing Code
Contractor requirements
Must be registered.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$25.00
Plan check fee
Included in permit fee
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based or square footage ($0.07/sq ft for new builds)
Trade permit fee
Included in valuation-based scale
Reinspection fee
$30.00 for additional inspections
Penalty (no permit)
$45-$750/day for violations
Payment note
Cash or check at Village Hall

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Fences 6 feet or less (zoning approval still required)
  • Sheds/Accessory structures 120 sq ft or less (70 sq ft if in floodplain)
  • Cosmetic finishes: painting, tiling, cabinets
  • Retaining walls 4 feet or less
  • Swimming pools less than 18 inches deep
  • Playground equipment

Important: First two inspections included in base fee; confirm edge cases before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 309-799-3604 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Contact Building Inspector for details
Inspection hours
Monday - Friday
Time windows
Field inspections during office hours

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

Additional Resources

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

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