Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Durham Township, Illinois

Rules another office applies inside Durham Township

Durham Township does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

• Who permits septicLocal (with conditions)

  Private septic-system installation, repair, or replacement inside Durham township, in Hancock County.

  • The cited county health department page says a licensed septic contractor is needed and owners are required to hire a licensed soil scientist.
  • Illinois IDPH also regulates private sewage-system installation statewide.

  “Typically, the contractor will complete the permits, with your assistance, and submit the permit application to the Hancock County Health Department for you.”

• Septic permitRequired

  New, repaired, or replacement private septic systems inside Durham township.

  • A licensed septic contractor completes permits and submits the application with the owner's assistance.
  • A licensed soil scientist is required according to the county health department page.

  “When installing a new septic system or repairing or replacing an existing system, owners will need to hire a Licensed Septic Contractor.”

• Well permitRequired

  New private-water wells inside Durham township.

  • Community water wells are excepted from the cited IDPH private-water program.
  • Permits are issued by IDPH and local health departments under the program.

  “To ensure the safety of these water supplies, the IDPH and local health departments review water well installation plans, issue permits for new well construction, and inspect wells.”

• Permit processPartial

  Private septic-system permit applications inside Durham township.

  • The page describes the septic process only; it does not establish a general building-permit process for Durham Township.
  • A licensed septic contractor typically completes and submits the application with the owner’s assistance.

  “Typically, the contractor will complete the permits, with your assistance, and submit the permit application to the Hancock County Health Department for you.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Durham Township or Hancock County directly.

• Building permit — New residential construction inside Durham township.
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built dwellings inside Durham township.
• Building code adopted — Residential construction inside Durham township.
• Inspections — Building construction inside Durham township.
• Certificate of occupancy — New or altered dwellings inside Durham township.

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.