Richland County Permits (Illinois)

The Richland County Clerk's Office maintains public records for a county, including vital documents like birth certificates and marriage licenses, as well as Richland County permits. Clerks in Richland 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 Richland County Clerk Office can provide information on how to apply for a Richland County permit or how to check if a permit is valid, and their permit information and records are usually available online.

Richland County Clerk Olney IL 103 West Main Street 62450 618-392-3111


A Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland County, or see approved permits. Town and City Halls typically provide online access to their county permit records.

Olney City Hall Olney IL 300 South Whittle Avenue 62450 618-395-7302

Olney Township Town Hall Olney IL 119 South Kitchell Street, Ste A 62450 618-393-4501