City Building Permits

Village of Bradford, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Stark County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

The Village of Bradford defers to Stark County for building and zoning permits.

Department
Stark County Department of Building & Zoning
Address
130 W. Main St., Toulon, IL 61483
Phone
(309) 286-7172
Website
https://starkco.illinois.gov/zoning-planning/

Online Permit Portal

Open Stark County iWorq Portal

Platform: iWorq • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Access the Stark County iWorq portal.
  2. Complete the online application for the Village of Bradford jurisdiction.
  3. Upload site plans and building drawings.
  4. Coordinate with the Village of Bradford for water/sewer connections (309-897-2071).
  5. Pay fees and obtain permit.

Typical processing time: 7-10 days

Source: Stark County Department of Building & Zoning

General Requirements

Any structure over 120 sq ft, additions, or major structural repairs.

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Site plan
  • Drawings
  • PIN number
Permit validity
12 months
Building code
2021 International Codes (IBC/IRC)
Owner-builder
Permitted for residential owners.
Contractor requirements
State-mandated licensing for plumbing, roofing, and electrical where applicable.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$150.00
Plan check fee
Bundled
Permit fee formula
$0.10 per square foot
Reinspection fee
1.5x fee for starting without permit
Payment note
Online portal accepts payments

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • One-story detached accessory structures under 120 sq ft (zoning setbacks still apply)
  • Driveways and sidewalks (check with village for right-of-way)

Important: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning requirements. Confirm edge cases with the Stark County Department of Building & Zoning before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (309) 286-7172 (phone)
Inspection hours
Regular business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation, Framing, Final.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Stark County Department of Building & Zoning before applying.

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