City Building Permits

Village of Mokena, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Will County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Serves the Village of Mokena.

Department: Building Department
Address: 11004 Carpenter St., Mokena, IL 60448
Phone: (708) 479-3930
Email: N/A (Check website for current portal)
Website: https://www.mokena.org

Online Permit Portal

Open Building Department (In-person/Email)

Platform: In-person/Email submission • Account required: No • Submission: Online only

Application Process

Obtain application from Village Hall or website.
Submit in person or via email.
Include Plat of Survey and construction plans.
Plan review: 10-15 business days.
Once approved, pay fees and pick up permit.

Typical processing time: 10-15 business days.

Source: Building Department

General Requirements

New builds, remodels, decks, fences, pools, sheds, electrical/HVAC.

Required Documents

Plat of Survey
Detailed plans
Contractor registration

Permit validity: 1 year.
Building code: IBC 2018, IRC 2018, IEBC 2018, NEC 2017 (Moving to 2021/2023 per mandate).
Owner-builder: Allowed for primary residence.
Contractor requirements: Must be registered.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $50.00 - $100.00.
Plan check fee: Charged for professional review.
Permit fee formula: Valuation or square footage based.
Trade permit fee: Included in permit fees
Reinspection fee: Varies.
Penalty (no permit): Varies
Payment note: In-person or mail.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective March 2026).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Interior cosmetics.
Minor repairs.
Landscaping (non-structural).

Important: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm edge cases with the Building Department before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(708) 479-3930 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: 24-48 hour notice.
Inspection hours: Monday - Friday
Time windows: Standard business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation, Rough, Final.

Remote video inspections may be used for certain inspection types at the village's discretion.

Additional Resources

Building code: IBC 2018, IRC 2018, IEBC 2018, NEC 2017 (Moving to 2021/2023 per mandate).
Verify contractor license: Illinois Department of Revenue (Contractor Registration)
Zoning information: View zoning info
Building Department
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 Building Department before applying.

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