Administrative overview · FIPS 17005
Bond County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Bond County Zoning and Building Department
For a project in or near Bond County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
618-237-9737
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
206 W. Main Street, Greenville, IL 62246
Operating hours
By appointment
Review expectation
The Building Inspector must issue an approvable permit, or provide written disapproval reasons, within 7 days after receiving the application.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Bond County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Bond County Zoning and Building Department is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 618-237-9737.
How long might review take?
The Building Inspector must issue an approvable permit, or provide written disapproval reasons, within 7 days after receiving the application.
How are inspections scheduled?
The owner or builder must notify the Building Inspector when required stages are approached. New buildings and projects over $1,000 generally require at least five inspections: footing, foundation, framing, rough plumbing/heating/electric, and final grading/completion; manufactured homes require three. Contact 618-237-9737.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Bond County's December 17, 2024 building ordinance adopts the 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2020 National Electrical Code, and 2021 International Fire Code for covered unincorporated areas. The county exempts structures used for agricultural purposes on farms, including farm residences and garages, subject to the ordinance's acreage and Building Inspector determinations. Minor repairs to existing parts are exempt only when they do not affect structural load-bearing elements, exits, light/ventilation, room size, sanitary or fire-resistance requirements, height, area, capacity, or prohibited materials.