City Building Permits

Village of Port Byron, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Village of Port Byron, 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 Port Byron.

Department
Planning and Zoning Department
Address
120 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL 61275
Phone
309-523-3705
Website
https://www.portbyronil.com/forms-permits

Online Permit Portal

Open Forms & Permits

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

Application Process

  1. Download forms from the village website.
  2. Submit Building Permit Application and site plan to Village Hall.
  3. Building Inspector reviews application (Steve Moller).
  4. Pay fees at Village Hall.
  5. Post permit at site.

Typical processing time: 1-2 weeks

Source: Planning and Zoning Department

General Requirements

New buildings, additions, significant alterations, gas piping, and systems.

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Site plan/plat of survey
  • Gas piping affidavit (if applicable)
Permit validity
Varies; confirm with Building Inspector
Building code
2012 IBC, 2012 IRC
Contractor requirements
Must be registered with the village.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not specified; confirm with Building Inspector
Plan check fee
Not specified
Permit fee formula
Valuation and square footage based
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 at Village Hall

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Accessory structures 200 sq ft or less
  • Fences 7 feet or less
  • Retaining walls 4 feet or less
  • Cosmetic finishes: painting, tiling, cabinets
  • Prefabricated pools less than 24 inches deep
  • Playground equipment
  • Window awnings

Important: Confirm edge cases with Building Inspector Steve Moller before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 309-314-7626 (Building Inspector Steve Moller) (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Contact for details
Inspection hours
Monday - Friday
Time windows
Field inspections during office hours

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 Planning and Zoning Department before applying.

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