Sangamon County, IL Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)
Swimming pool permit rules in Sangamon County, IL, also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations, set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Key Facts
- Permit fee
- $100 flat fee
- Authority
- Dept. of Building Safety
- Applies
- Unincorporated county only
- Citation
- § 15.05.200
Summary
Sangamon County charges a flat $100 building permit fee for above-ground pools in the unincorporated county, on top of any required electrical or barrier permits.
Permits shall be required as provided in all the Codes referenced in Section 15.05.070... a fee for each permit shall be paid in accordance with Section 15.05.200. ... Swimming Pool-Above Ground (Pool only, other permits may apply) -- $100
Full Breakdown
The county's building code requires a permit before installing an above-ground pool, with a flat $100 fee under the Section 15.05.200 fee schedule -- "Swimming Pool-Above Ground (Pool only, other permits may apply) $100." Section 15.05.190 requires permits for the codes referenced in Section 15.05.070, with fees due under Section 15.05.200. The county building official, a subdepartment of Building and Zoning, issues the permit; additional permits can still apply for electrical work or a required pool barrier under Chapter 17.46. This applies to Sangamon County's unincorporated area -- a pool inside Springfield, Chatham or another municipality falls under that city's own code instead.
Violations & Fines
Installing an above-ground pool without the required county permit is a code violation subject to enforcement by the Department of Building Safety; the standard permit fee is $100, plus any applicable penalty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for an above-ground pool in Sangamon County?
Does this apply inside Springfield or Chatham?
Sources & Official References
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