Permits & Inspections

The building department is reminding all area contractors that if they are paid to replace windows or renovate residential houses, apartments and child-occupied facilities built before 1978 then they must be certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. For more information about public meetings that the Illinois Department of Public Health Lead Program is holding please contact the Illinois Lead Program at 217-782-3517 or check out the news release that they sent out on January 30th 2010.

To all local contractors:

Due to new federal regulations pertaining to the Renovation, Repair and Painting Lead Law effective April 22, 2010; our office will be requiring all registered contractors to provide a Renovation Certification before obtaining buildings permits after April 22, 2010. For more information please contact the Building Division at 309-524-2370 or 309-524-2371.

Permits

The City of Moline desires to maintain a timely and efficient development and redevelopment permitting process. The following information is provided to assist you. When these procedures are followed, the plan review, permitting, and construction start in a timely and efficient manner.

Depending on the type of project, there are various required permits, licenses, applications, and fees.

The following is not to be construed as all-inclusive, but as a guide to establish a one-stop permit process.

The City has appointed a “Point of Contact” staff person to facilitate your project. The “Point of Contact” person is the Code Manager and can be reached at 309-524-2371.

Inspections

Inspections are performed only after plans have been approved and a permit has been issued. Contractors may schedule inspections by calling Building/Inspections and speaking to office staff or by leaving a message on the appropriate trade inspector’s voicemail. Inspections will be performed the following business day.

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