City Building Permits
Village of Riverton, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Riverton, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Within Riverton village limits.
- Department
- Village of Riverton Permit Office
- Address
- 1200 E. Riverton Rd., Riverton, IL 62561
- Phone
- (217) 629-9122
- Website
- https://riverton.illinois.gov/
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Custom Website • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Obtain Tax ID and locate property pins.
- Submit application with detailed site plan.
- Plans reviewed for 2021 IBC compliance.
General Requirements
New builds, additions, fences, and structural repairs.
Required Documents
- Site plan
- Construction drawings
- Property pin certification
- Building code
- 2021 IRC/IBC
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Village of Riverton Permit Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (217) 629-9122 (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 Village of Riverton Permit Office before applying.
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