City Building Permits

Village of Green Valley, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Tazewell County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Green Valley utilizes Tazewell County for all building permit and inspection services.

Department: Tazewell County Community Development (Contracts for Village)
Address: 11 S. 4th Street, Ste. 400, Pekin, IL 61554
Phone: (309) 477-2235
Email: zoning@tazewell-il.gov
Website: https://www.tazewell-il.gov/CommunityDevelopment/CommunityDevelopment.html

Online Permit Portal

Open Building and Permit Information

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

Application Process

Download County permit applications.
Submit with site plan and construction drawings to the County office.
County staff reviews for zoning (within Green Valley) and building code.
Pay fees to Tazewell County.

Typical processing time: 5-10 business days.

Source: Tazewell County Community Development (Contracts for Village)

General Requirements

New construction, additions, structural changes, sheds, garages, fences, pools, decks, and utility upgrades.

Required Documents

Site plan
Construction drawings
Application

Permit validity: 6 months to start; 18 months to complete.
Building code: 2018 IBC/IRC, 2017 NEC, Illinois Plumbing Code.
Owner-builder: Homeowners may perform work.
Contractor requirements: Plumbers must be state licensed.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Approximately $50
Plan check fee: Included.
Permit fee formula: Square footage based for new homes; flat fees for miscellaneous.
Reinspection fee: Fees doubled for work without permit.
Penalty (no permit): Fees doubled for work without permit.
Payment note: Payment to Tazewell County.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Minor maintenance and cosmetic repairs

Inspections

How to Schedule

(309) 477-2235 (phone)

Inspection hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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

Additional Resources

Building code: 2018 IBC/IRC, 2017 NEC, Illinois Plumbing Code.
Verify contractor license: Illinois Secretary of State - License Verification
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 Tazewell County Community Development (Contracts for Village) before applying.

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