City Building Permits

Village of Morton, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Tazewell County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Corporate limits of Morton.

Department: Village of Morton Zoning and Code Enforcement
Address: 120 N. Main St., Morton, IL 61550
Phone: (309) 266-5361
Email: zoning@morton-il.gov
Website: https://www.morton-il.gov/departments/zoning-code-enforcement/

Online Permit Portal

Open iWorq Portal

Platform: iWorq • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Access the iWorq portal or download PDF forms from the Village website.
Submit the application along with digital or physical site plans and construction drawings.
Zoning Officer reviews for compliance.
Once approved, pay fees through the portal or at Village Hall.
Permit is issued and must be posted on-site.

Typical processing time: Varies.

Source: Village of Morton Zoning and Code Enforcement

General Requirements

New buildings, additions, electrical work >$1,000, fences, solar panels, decks, patios, pergolas, pools, and foundation work.

Required Documents

Application
Site plan
Construction drawings

Permit validity: Not specified.
Building code: 2015 IBC, 2015 IRC, 2014 NEC, Illinois Plumbing Code, 2021 IECC.
Owner-builder: Not specified.
Contractor requirements: Contractors must be registered.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $30 for valuation under $5,000
Plan check fee: Not specified as separate.
Permit fee formula: Valuation-based ($30 + incremental per $1,000); flat fees for fences/sheds ($50).
Reinspection fee: Inspection fees based on square footage ($0.25/sq ft residential).
Payment note: Online payment via iWorq portal.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Replacing windows/doors/siding in existing openings
Roof shingle replacement
Minor repairs to existing fences/decks
Interior non-structural walls

Inspections

How to Schedule

(309) 266-5361 (phone)

Inspection hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Footing/Foundation, Rough-in (Elec/Plumb/Frame), Final.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2015 IBC, 2015 IRC, 2014 NEC, Illinois Plumbing Code, 2021 IECC.
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 Village of Morton Zoning and Code Enforcement before applying.

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