City Building Permits

Village of Roscoe, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Winnebago County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Handles Zoning; refers building permits to Winnebago County for structures over 200 sq ft.

Department
Zoning & Permitting
Address
10631 Main Street, Roscoe, IL 61073
Phone
(815) 623-2829
Website
https://www.roscoeil.gov/forms

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Roscoe Forms

Platform: PDF Forms / Square Payment • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Determine if property is in Village limits.
  2. Submit Zoning Permit Application to Village of Roscoe.
  3. If project is over 200 sq ft, Village will direct you to Winnebago County for a Building Permit.
  4. Obtain County permit after Village Zoning approval.
  5. Pay Village fees via Square portal.

Source: Zoning & Permitting

General Requirements

All new construction, additions, decks, fences, pools, generators, sheds.

Required Documents

  • Site plan
  • Application
  • Contractor list
Building code
Follows Winnebago County (2015 IRC/IBC/2014 NEC)

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$50.00 (Accessory/Additions); $150.00 (New SFD)
Permit fee formula
Flat rates for Village zoning; County uses valuation for structures over 200 sq ft
Reinspection fee
$25 inspection fee for driveways
Payment note
Uses Square for Village-level fees

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Sheds under 200 sq ft do not require County permit, but still need Village Zoning permit
  • Cosmetics

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (815) 509-8092 (Code Enforcement) (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: For foundation/pours.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Zoning & Permitting before applying.

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