McHenry County, IL

DEPARTMENT MISSION:

To direct the orderly development of McHenry County through the development, implementation, and enforcement of the plans, ordinances, and policies of the County Board, in a manner that assures the health, safety, and welfare of county residents, protects natural and historic resources, and encourages a harmonious relationship between people, land use, and the environment.

Planning and Development 2023 Annual Report

Planning & Development Divisions and Boards

	Building Division This Division assists property owners, developers and contractors with their construction projects from the beginning stage to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion.
	Commissions, Committees, and Boards The Department of Planning and Development provides staff support to several commissions, committees and boards related to agriculture, community development and housing, historic preservation, gravel mining, regional planning, stormwater management, and zoning.
	Community Development This Division is responsible for administering US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs.
	Planning, Zoning and Land Use This Division is the point of contact for persons seeking to rezone property, obtain conditional use permits, request variations, and subdivide property within unincorporated McHenry County.
	Water Resources This Division assists property owners obtain stormwater permits and responds to concerns regarding site grading, flooding, drainage, wetlands and water supply planning.

Frequently Requested / Quick Access

Fee Schedule

Permit Cancellation Form  

Permit Extension Request Form   

Permits

The Planning and Development Department processes and issues various types of permits and approvals in unincorporated McHenry County.

If your property is located in a village or city, please contact their office. Municipal contact information may be found on the Cities and Villages page.

Note: Effective December 1, 2022, P&D will only accept credit, check, money order or exact cash.  Effective January 1, 2023, all new building permit applications will be reviewed for compliance with the 2021 ICC codes and the 2020 NEC.

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