City Building Permits

Village of Tremont, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Tazewell County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Corporate limits of Tremont.

Department: Village of Tremont Zoning Board
Address: 211 S. Sampson St., Tremont, IL 61568
Phone: (309) 925-5711
Website: https://www.tremontil.com/permit-application

Online Permit Portal

Open Permit Application

Platform: Custom Web Form • Account required: No • Submission: Online only

Application Process

Complete the online Residential Permit Application form.
Upload a site plan showing all structures and setbacks.
Zoning Officer reviews for compliance (7-10 business days).
Approval and fee notification sent to applicant.
Pay fees at Village Hall.

Typical processing time: 7-10 business days.

Source: Village of Tremont Zoning Board

General Requirements

New construction, additions, garages, sheds, decks, fences, pools, solar panels, and water/sewer work.

Required Documents

Site plan with dimensions and setbacks

Permit validity: Must start within 6 months; complete within 18 months.
Building code: 2021 IRC/IBC (State mandate), Illinois Plumbing Code.
Owner-builder: Not specified.
Contractor requirements: Plumbers must provide state license.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Not specified.
Plan check fee: Not specified.
Permit fee formula: Flat fees for items like fences ($50), pools ($100-$175), signs ($110).
Penalty (no permit): $1,000 fine for new construction without permit.
Payment note: Payment at Village Hall.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Non-structural roofing/siding/gutters
Direct window/door replacement (same size)
Minor interior non-structural remodeling

Inspections

How to Schedule

(309) 925-5711 (phone)

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

Typical inspection sequence: Footing, Electrical, Plumbing, Final.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2021 IRC/IBC (State mandate), Illinois Plumbing Code.
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 Tremont Zoning Board before applying.

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