City Building Permits

Village of Shiloh, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois St. Clair County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Incorporated Village of Shiloh.

Department
Code Enforcement / Engineering
Address
#1 Park Drive, Shiloh, IL 62269
Phone
(618) 632-1022
Website
https://www.shilohil.org

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Shiloh Website

Platform: Email-based or in-person • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Email kwilliams@shilohil.org to describe the project and receive the correct forms.
  2. Submit completed application and site/construction plans.
  3. Department reviews for zoning and building code compliance.
  4. Pay fees at Village Hall.
  5. Permit issued.

Typical processing time: Not specified

Source: Code Enforcement / Engineering

General Requirements

New construction, additions, decks, sheds > 120 sq ft, basement finishes, swimming pools, solar.

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Site layout plan
  • Sketches/plans
Permit validity
Not specified
Building code
2021 IBC/IRC baseline, 2017 NEC, Illinois Plumbing Code
Owner-builder
Not specified
Contractor requirements
Business license required ($50/year).

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not specified
Plan check fee
Not specified
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based
Trade permit fee
Not specified
Reinspection fee
Not specified
Penalty (no permit)
Not specified
Payment note
Check or card at Village Hall

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Not specified).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Sheds 10x12 or smaller without electricity (site plan still required for setbacks)
  • Small cosmetic repairs

Important: Site plan still required even for exempt structures to verify setbacks. Contact Code Enforcement before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (618) 632-1022 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Not specified
Inspection hours
Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Friday)
Time windows
Not specified

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Footing, Rough, Final.

Not specified

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Code Enforcement / Engineering before applying.

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