City Building Permits

Marquette Heights, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Tazewell County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Corporate limits of Marquette Heights.

Department: City of Marquette Heights City Office
Address: 715 Lincoln Road, Marquette Heights, IL 61554
Phone: (309) 382-3455
Website: https://cityofmarquetteheights.com/forms/

Online Permit Portal

Open PDF Downloads

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

Application Process

Download the permit PDF from the city website or visit the City Office.
Submit completed application with a $10 processing fee.
Plans are reviewed by the Building or Electrical Inspector.
Pay the full permit fee once approved.

Typical processing time: Not specified.

Source: City of Marquette Heights City Office

General Requirements

Fences, swimming pools, driveways, sidewalks, and any structural alterations.

Required Documents

Application
Site plan
Construction drawings

Permit validity: Not specified.
Building code: City Code plus Illinois state mandates (Plumbing/Energy).
Owner-builder: Not specified.
Contractor requirements: Contractors must be identified on application.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $20 for first $100 of cost
Plan check fee: $10 processing fee.
Permit fee formula: $10 processing fee + valuation-based permit fee ($20 for first $100, then $5 per $1,000).
Reinspection fee: Not specified.
Payment note: Check or cash at City Hall.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Minor cosmetic repairs

Inspections

How to Schedule

(309) 382-3455 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: 24-hour notice required.
Inspection hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Pre-pour (concrete), Rough-in, Final.

Additional Resources

Building code: City Code plus Illinois state mandates (Plumbing/Energy).
Verify contractor license: Illinois Secretary of State - License Verification
Zoning information: View zoning info
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 City of Marquette Heights City Office before applying.

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