City Building Permits

Village of Divernon, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Sangamon County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Within Divernon village limits.

Department: Village of Divernon
Address: 501 S. Second St., Divernon, IL 62530
Phone: (217) 628-3416
Email: villagehall@divernonil.gov
Website: https://divernonil.gov/

Online Permit Portal

Open Divernon Forms

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

Application Process

Pickup application at Village Hall.
Submit with site plan showing setbacks.
Zoning review and Building Inspector review.

Source: Village of Divernon

General Requirements

Any construction or structural alteration.

Building code: 2021 IRC/IBC (State Mandated)

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $25 - $50 range for small projects

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2025).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

General maintenance and cosmetic repairs

Important: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm edge cases with the Building Department before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(217) 628-3416 (phone)

Additional Resources

Building code: 2021 IRC/IBC (State Mandated)
Verify contractor license: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
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 Village of Divernon before applying.

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