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

Rules another office applies inside Harvel Township

Harvel 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 septicCounty (with conditions)

  Private sewage (septic) systems for new and renovated homes in Montgomery County, including land inside Harvel township. The page does not name townships; it covers the county health department's service area as a whole.

  • Administered under the Illinois Department of Public Health private sewage program together with the county sewage ordinance.
  • The 2016 application form also requires conformance with the state private sewage disposal licensing act and code and the Montgomery County sewage treatment and disposal ordinance.
  • Health department personnel evaluate, approve and inspect the systems.

  “the department administers and enforces the private sewage disposal program brought forth by the illinois department of public health in conjunction with the county ordinance for private sewage disposal.”

• Septic permitRequired

  New and renovated private sewage systems in Montgomery County, including land inside Harvel township.

  • Permit is issued to the owner and to the licensed septic installer before construction starts.
  • The 2016 application form states the permit expires one year from the date of issue.
  • The 2016 form shows a $50 application fee and a pre-evaluation step.
  • Form is dated 2016; confirm current form and fees with the Montgomery County Health Department, 217-532-2001.

  “all new and renovated private sewage disposal systems require a permit to be issued to the owner and licensed septic installer prior to construction.”

• Septic inspectionRequired

  New and renovated private sewage systems in Montgomery County, including land inside Harvel township.

  • Applicant must request an inspection from the health department two working days before installation begins.
  • Applicant is responsible for obtaining inspection and final approval before covering any portion of the system.
  • Health department personnel evaluate, approve and inspect the systems.

  inspection request lead time: >= 2 working days

  “to request an inspection call 217-532-2001 two working days prior to beginning of installation.”

• Well permitRequired

  Drilling of new water wells in Montgomery County, including land inside Harvel township.

  • Applies to new well drilling and to sealing of abandoned wells; the health department visits sites for inspection.
  • Water test kits are free; no lab fee applies to new well tests in listed cases.

  “the department requires and issues a permit for the drilling of new water wells and the sealing of abandoned wells and shall visit such sites for inspection.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  Private sewage disposal permit application fee in Montgomery County, including land inside Harvel township.

  • Fee shown on a 2016 application form; confirm the current fee with the health department before relying on it.
  • Fee covers the permit application only; other fees are not stated on this form.

  sewage disposal permit application fee: 50 USD (2016 form; current fee to be confirmed)

  “montgomery county health department permit # $50 application fee date of issue date of pre-eval”

• Permit processPartial

  Private sewage system permits in Montgomery County, including land inside Harvel township. Published process covers septic only; no building-permit process was found.

  • Steps published: application with owner and licensed installer, pre-evaluation, inspection request two working days before installation, final inspection and approval.
  • Permit expires one year from date of issue (2016 form).
  • No published process found for building, zoning or occupancy permits.

  “to request an inspection call 217-532-2001 two working days prior to beginning of installation.”

Still unanswered

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

• Building permit — Building permit for new residential construction inside Harvel township
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption for permits inside Harvel township
• Building code adopted — Building code adoption for new construction inside Harvel township
• Inspections — Building inspection for new construction inside Harvel township
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificate of occupancy for new homes inside Harvel 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.