City Building Permits
Village of Pecatonica, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Pecatonica, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Independent building department. Inspector: Casper Manheim (Casper Inspections).
- Department
- Building Department
- Address
- 405 Main St, Pecatonica, IL 61063
- Phone
- (815) 239-2310
Online Permit Portal
Platform: PDF Forms • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Download Building Permit Application from Village website.
- Submit completed form and site plan to Village Hall.
- Plans reviewed by Building Inspector (Casper Manheim).
- Permit approved within 3-5 business days.
- Pay fees at Village Hall or online.
Typical processing time: 3-5 business days
Source: Building Department
General Requirements
New construction, reconstruction, structural repairs, roofing, windows, pools (18 inches or deeper), decks, sheds, garages.
Required Documents
- Application
- Site plan
- Construction prints
- Building code
- 2024 International Building Code (IBC)
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Varies by project
- Reinspection fee
- $75.00 for reinspections
- Payment note
- Online bill pay available
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Small cosmetic repairs
- Sheds under 120 sq ft (verify zoning setbacks)
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (815) 239-2310 (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Foundation, Framing, Electrical, Plumbing, Final.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2024 International Building Code (IBC)
- 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 Building Department before applying.
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