Administrative overview · FIPS 17113
McLean 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
McLean County Department of Building and Zoning
For a project in or near McLean 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
309-888-5160
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
McLean County Department of Building and Zoning, 115 East Washington Street, Room M102, Bloomington, IL 61701
Operating hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Review expectation
Ask the agency for its current review estimate
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 McLean County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
McLean County Department of Building and Zoning 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?
No verified online portal was located in the reviewed public materials. Contact 309-888-5160 and request the current application route before preparing a final submittal.
How long might review take?
A typical review timeline was not verified. Ask the agency for its current completeness and review estimate.
How are inspections scheduled?
The county generally performs foundation, stake-out, and final inspections; the final inspection precedes an occupancy permit. Contact the Department of Building and Zoning at 309-888-5160 to arrange inspections.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
N/A; the current county Building and Zoning pages identify construction-permit requirements but do not state a specific 2026 ICC code edition. Confirm the applicable building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, and accessibility requirements with the department. Most construction projects require permits, including home additions, decks, porches, patios, detached buildings, permanent play equipment, pools, new homes, ponds, and some fences. Certain agricultural uses may be exempt from local zoning requirements except street setbacks; verify eligibility with the department.