McDonough County Permits (Illinois)

The McDonough County Clerk's Office maintains public records for a county, including vital documents like birth certificates and marriage licenses, as well as McDonough County permits. Clerks in McDonough County, Illinois may be responsible for filing and issuing county permits, including building permits, land use permits, access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These permits may be required for installing or repairing septic systems, demonstrating that a building meets fire codes and other building codes, demolition, repairs, renovations, and adjusting boundary lines. They may also be required for temporary events, reserving public property, or a number of land development uses. The McDonough County Clerk Office can provide information on how to apply for a McDonough County permit or how to check if a permit is valid, and their permit information and records are usually available online.

Mcdonough County Clerk Macomb IL 1 Courthouse Square 61455 309-833-2474


A McDonough County Town or City Hall provides municipal services for their community, which can include issuing and filing permits. These county permits may be required for a number of building projects, including renovations, demolitions, repairs, land development, and zoning compliance. In addition to building permits, Town and City Halls in McDonough County, Illinois may also issue land use permits related to boundary lines, private roads, addresses, and water systems, as well as access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These records can be used to prove that a project has a valid permit or to look up county permit rules, apply for a permit in McDonough County, or see approved permits. Town and City Halls typically provide online access to their county permit records.

Blandinsville Town Hall Blandinsville IL 100 West Washington Street 61420 309-652-3388

Bushnell City Hall Bushnell IL 138 E Hail St 61422 309-772-2521

Colchester City Hall Colchester IL 500 East Roberts Street 62326 309-776-3005

Good Hope Town Hall Good Hope IL 175 North Chestnut Street 61438 309-456-3620

Macomb City Hall Macomb IL 232 E Jackson St 61455 309-833-2575


A McDonough County Building Department creates and enforces building codes and zoning rules to ensure the construction of safe buildings. As part of their job, Building Departments in McDonough County, Illinois issue and file building permits. These county permits may be required for renovations, demolition, repairs, land development, and installing or repairing septic systems. McDonough County permits can show if a building meets fire codes and other building codes, which may be called a certificate of zoning compliance. These McDonough County public records can be used to prove a building project has a valid permit or to look up building permit rules, apply for a permit, or see approved permits. Building Departments often provide online access to county permit information and records.

Macomb City Zoning Macomb IL 232 East Jackson Street 61455 309-833-4944