City Building Permits

Village of Cherry Valley, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Winnebago County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Village handles zoning; County handles building.

Department: Zoning (Village) / Building (Winnebago County)
Address: 806 E. State Street, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
Phone: (815) 332-3441
Website: https://www.cherryvalley.org/services/forms-and-permits

Online Permit Portal

Open Cherry Valley Permits & Forms

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

Application Process

Submit Zoning Permit Application to Village of Cherry Valley.
Obtain Village approval (zoning/setbacks).
Apply for Building Permit through Winnebago County.

Source: Zoning (Village) / Building (Winnebago County)

General Requirements

Fees

Permit fee formula: Sign permit $65; Building fees per County schedule
Payment note: Village and County fees paid separately

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Zoning (Village) / Building (Winnebago County) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

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 Zoning (Village) / Building (Winnebago County) before applying.

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