City Building Permits

Village of Jerome, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Sangamon County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Jerome utilizes Sangamon County for building inspections via Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA).

Department: Village of Jerome / Sangamon County
Address: 2901 Leonard St., Jerome, IL 62704
Phone: (217) 546-2203
Email: villageofjerome@comcast.net
Website: https://villageofjerome.com/

Online Permit Portal

Open Jerome Forms and Applications

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

Application Process

Submit Village Building Permit application to Jerome Village Hall.
Receive zoning clearance.
Complete technical permit application through Sangamon County.

Source: Village of Jerome / Sangamon County

General Requirements

Any construction, addition, or structural change.

Building code: 2021 IRC/IBC (State Mandated)
Contractor requirements: Contractors must be registered with the Village of Jerome ($50 fee).

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Village flat fee + County inspection fees

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Village of Jerome / Sangamon County to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(217) 546-2203 (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 Jerome / Sangamon County before applying.

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