Administrative overview · FIPS 17179
Tazewell 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
Tazewell County Department of Community Development
For a project in or near Tazewell 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
309-477-2235
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
Community Development, McKenzie Building, 11 S. 4th Street, Suite 400, Pekin, IL 61554
Operating hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Review expectation
For new homes and room additions, the department provides a 48-hour review-status response period; this does not guarantee permit issuance within 48 hours.
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 Tazewell County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Tazewell County Department of Community Development 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 309-477-2235.
How long might review take?
For new homes and room additions, the department provides a 48-hour review-status response period; this does not guarantee permit issuance within 48 hours.
How are inspections scheduled?
Call 309-477-2235 at least 24 hours before each required inspection. The owner/applicant is responsible for requesting inspections; the department lists foundation, electrical, plumbing, framing, mechanical, and final inspections, and issues no certificate of occupancy until required fines are paid.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Tazewell County Zoning Code; current Illinois Plumbing Code Part 890; 2018 International Residential Code; 2017 National Electrical Code; 2018 International Mechanical Code; and the most current Illinois Energy Conservation Code. The published residential packet does not waive permits for small accessory work: structures and decks under 200 square feet still require the required residential permitting form and site plan. Accessory structures and decks over 200 square feet, and applicable pools, may receive no plan review and instead receive on-site compliance review; electrical, plumbing, or fence permits may still be required.