City Building Permits

Village of Hillsdale, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Rock Island County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Hillsdale contracts with Rock Island County for building permits and inspections.

Department
Rock Island County Zoning and Building Safety Department
Address
1504 Third Avenue, Room 305, Rock Island, IL 61201
Phone
309-558-3771
Website
https://www.rockislandcountyil.gov/258/Zoning-Building-Safety

Online Permit Portal

Open County Downloads

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

Application Process

  1. Contact Hillsdale Village Hall (309-658-2433) for local zoning approval if required.
  2. Submit building permit application and plans to Rock Island County.
  3. County staff reviews for code and flood compliance.
  4. Pay fees at County office.
  5. Permit issued.

Typical processing time: 2-4 weeks

Source: Rock Island County Zoning and Building Safety Department

General Requirements

New homes, garages, sheds over 200 sq ft, additions, remodels, and all systems.

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Plans
  • Contractor registration
Permit validity
Varies; confirm with County
Building code
2012 IBC, 2012 IRC, 2011 NEC, Illinois Plumbing Code
Owner-builder
Allowed for primary residence.
Contractor requirements
Must register with County ($10,000 bond).

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$50.00-$100.00 (Estimated)
Plan check fee
Included
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based ($18 per $1,000 typically)
Trade permit fee
Included in valuation-based scale
Reinspection fee
Varies
Penalty (no permit)
Double fee for work without permit
Payment note
Cash or check only at County office

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Accessory structures 120 sq ft or less
  • Fences 6 feet or less (zoning still required)
  • Retaining walls 4 feet or less
  • Cosmetic finishes: painting, tiling, carpeting
  • Swimming pools less than 18 inches deep

Important: Confirm edge cases with County before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 309-558-3771 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Contact County for details
Inspection hours
Inspectors in field 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Time windows
10:00 AM - 3:00 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 Rock Island County Zoning and Building Safety Department before applying.

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