City Building Permits
Leland Grove, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Leland Grove, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Leland Grove utilizes Sangamon County for building safety via Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA).
- Department
- City of Leland Grove / Sangamon County
- Address
- 2000 Chatham Rd., Springfield, IL 62704
- Phone
- (217) 698-1300
- Website
- http://www.lelandgrove.com/
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Custom Website • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Verify project compliance with Leland Grove's strict zoning/setback ordinances at City Hall.
- Once zoning is cleared, apply for technical building permit at Sangamon County.
General Requirements
New construction, additions, and structural repairs.
- Building code
- 2021 IRC/IBC
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Leland Grove / Sangamon County to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (217) 698-1300 (phone)
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2021 IRC/IBC
- 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 City of Leland Grove / Sangamon County before applying.
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