Scott County Permits (Illinois)

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

Scott County Clerk Winchester IL 35 East Market Street 62694 217-742-3178


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

Bluffs Village City Hall Bluffs IL 124 Bluffs Street 62621 217-754-3033

Manchester City Hall Manchester IL 404 4th St 62663 217-587-2121