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Boone County Building and Zoning Department


1212 Logan Avenue, Suite 101
Belvidere, Illinois 61008
Phone: 815-544-6176
Fax: 815-547-0906
E-Mail: building@boonecountyil.org



Senior Building Inspector:
 Drew Bliss
Electrical Inspector:
  Phil Long
Plumbing Inspector:
  Gunnar Berglund		          Zoning Inspector:  Diane Zimmerman
PT Building Inspector:  Tom Priebe

Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday & Sunday
  • Building Department: 815-544-6176
  • Electrical Inspector, Phil Long: 815-547-8669
  • Plumbing Inspector, Gunnar Bergland: 815-737-2222

    To all builders and homeowners;

    As the Building Department for unincorporated Boone County, we are committed to the quality of construction within our jurisdiction. The following information (also available as a handout) has been created in order to assist in more efficient permitting and construction by offering information and guidelines as well as common mistakes our department encounters. We ask that you please refer to this handout, as the information contained herein can potentially be time and cost effective for all parties.

    This information outlines many, but not all, of Boone County codes. It is important to note that ALL building and zoning codes must be in compliance. The codes that are in effect for Boone County at this time are as follows:

    • International Residential Code 2003 with local amendments
    • International Building Code 2003
    • National Electrical Code 2005 with local amendments
    • Illinois Plumbing Code 2004 with local amendments
    • Boone County Zoning Ordinance
    • International Energy Conservation Code 2009 (Commercial & Residential)

    An appointment is no longer required for a building permit. Information for a building permit may be dropped off, mailed, or faxed to our department at any time.     Once the review is complete the applicant will be notified whether it complied. Please note that any missing information can result in the delay of your processing. A building permit will be released once the review is approved and payment has been received.

    Michele Holsker, our permit technician, will be the contact person regarding all applications. Any questions regarding the application process should be directed to her. If you have a technical question regarding building or zoning codes, Michele will take a message and an inspector will return your call.