City Building Permits

Delavan, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Tazewell County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Shared jurisdiction; verify if within city limits or unincorporated via City Clerk.

Department
City of Delavan / Tazewell County Community Development
Address
City Hall, Delavan, IL 61734
Phone
(309) 244-7146
Website
http://www.delavanil.org

Online Permit Portal

Open City of Delavan

Platform: Manual/PDF-based • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Contact Delavan City Hall to verify jurisdiction.
  2. If in City limits, follow City Clerk instructions for forms.
  3. If unincorporated, follow Tazewell County Community Development process.

Typical processing time: Not specified.

Source: City of Delavan / Tazewell County Community Development

General Requirements

New construction, additions, structural alterations, decks, garages, HVAC/Elec/Plumb replacements, and demolition.

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Site plan
  • Construction plans
Permit validity
Not specified.
Building code
2018 IBC/IRC, 2017 NEC, Illinois Plumbing Code.
Owner-builder
Not specified.
Contractor requirements
Not specified.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not specified
Plan check fee
May require cash deposit ($400 for large projects).
Permit fee formula
Valuation or square footage based.
Reinspection fee
Fees doubled for work without permit.
Penalty (no permit)
Fees doubled for work without permit.
Payment note
Payment at City Hall.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Minor repairs

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • City Hall (309) 244-7146 or County (309) 477-2235 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
48-hour advance notice required.
Inspection hours
Monday - Friday

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

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Delavan / Tazewell County Community Development before applying.

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