City Building Permits
Village of Thayer, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Thayer, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Within Thayer village limits.
- Department
- Village of Thayer
- Address
- 214 E. Main Street, Thayer, IL 62689
- Phone
- (217) 965-5413
- Website
- http://villageofthayer.org/
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Custom Website • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Obtain Certificate of Zoning Compliance from Village.
- Apply for building permit with construction plans.
Source: Village of Thayer
General Requirements
Certificate of Zoning Compliance required for all construction.
- Permit validity
- Construction must start within 90 days.
- Building code
- 2021 IRC/IBC
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $150 (flat fee for residential builds)
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Village of Thayer to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (217) 965-5413 (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 Thayer before applying.
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