– Who application should be submitted to and contact info:
Aaron Coe GIS Manager – 217-854-3181 Ex. 5050 – [email protected]
– Cost for permit: $100.00
– Required in only unincorporated Macoupin County
– Who may need to apply: Any new construction that requires a septic system
– More information can be found at: https://www.macoupincode.com/BuildingPermitandPTAX.pdf

– Who application should be submitted to and contact info: County Clerk’s office (See website link below).
Phone: 217-854-3214 ext. 918
Email: [email protected]
– Cost for permit: $5.00 for those who file the application in person. $10.00 for those who file through the mail.
– Required in all of Macoupin County
– Who may need to apply: The following types of companies that conduct business in Macoupin County must file: Sole proprietorships, General partnerships, and Professional services corporations.
– More information can be found at: http://macoupincountyclerk.com/clerk_extensions/assumed_name_business.php

– Who application should be submitted to and contact info: County Clerk’s office (See website link below).
Phone: 217-854-3214 ext. 918
Email: [email protected]
– Cost for permit: $20.00 per display date
– Required for unincorporated Macoupin County
– Who may need to apply: All supervised public firework displays in all unincorporated parts of the County.
– More information can be found at: http://www.macoupincountyclerk.com/clerk_extensions/fireworks_permits.php

– Who application should be submitted to and contact info: Director of Environmental Health, Kristen Crabill.
Phone: 217-839-4114
Email: [email protected]
– Cost for permit:
High Risk $110.00
Medium Risk $90.00
Low Risk $75.00
Temporary Permit $25.00
– Required in all of Macoupin County
– Who may need to apply: All food establishments in Macoupin County require a permit from the Health Department to operate.
Examples include: Long Term Care (nursing homes, assisted living), hospitals, schools, restaurants, taverns, gas stations, and grocery stores. All temporary food events and festivals also require a permit.
– More information can be found at: https://mcphd.net/environmental-services/food-service-and-retail-food-sanitation/

– Who application should be submitted to and contact info: County Clerk’s office (See website link below).
Phone: 217-854-3214 ext. 918
Email: [email protected]
– Cost for permit:
Annual License for $600, except for clubs or organizations, which is $150
Temporary liquor licenses are $5.00
– Required for unincorporated Macoupin County
– Who may need to apply: Qualified businesses in the unincorporated areas of Macoupin County as well as those selling liquor at an event in unincorporated Macoupin County
– More information can be found at: http://www.macoupincountyclerk.com/clerk_extensions/liquor_licenses.php

– Who application should be submitted to and contact info: Director of Environmental Health Kristen Crabill.
Phone: 217-839-4114
Email: [email protected]
– Cost for permit:
Private Septic System Permit $300.00
Septic Contractors License $75.00
– Required in all of Macoupin County. Exception for private septic system permit if public sewer is available.
– Who may need to apply: The private sewage program requires all contractors in Macoupin County and surrounding counties to obtain a private sewage contractors license from the Health Department. Homeowners must also obtain a license for all septic system installations and repairs.
– More information can be found at: https://mcphd.net/environmental-services/private-sewage-disposal-systems/

– Who application should be submitted to and contact info: County Clerk’s office (See website link below).
Phone: 217-854-3214 ext. 918
Email: [email protected]
– Cost for permit: $5.00
– Required for unincorporated Macoupin County
– Who may need to apply: Groups required include, but are not limited to Religious Organizations, Fraternal Groups, Veterans Organizations, Labor Organizations, Business Groups, Educational Organizations, and Groups aiding those suffering extreme financial hardship holding a raffle
– More information can be found at: http://www.macoupincountyclerk.com/clerk_extensions/raffle_licenses.php

– Who application should be submitted to and contact info: Director of Environmental Health Kristen Crabill.
Phone: 217-839-4114
Email: [email protected]
– Cost for permit:
Private Well Permit $100.00
Well Sealing $100.00
Geothermal Well $250.00
– Required in all of Macoupin County
– Who may need to apply: The private water well system requires a water well permit to be obtained from the Health Department to drill a new water well and/or all geothermal wells. A permit is also required prior to sealing an abandoned well.
– More information can be found at: https://mcphd.net/environmental-services/well-water/

– Who application should be submitted to and contact info: County Board via County Clerk’s office.
Phone: 217-854-3214 ext. 918
Email: [email protected]
– Cost for permit:
$125,000 for a plan review deposit
$5,000 consideration fee
Upon approval of permit, $500 per megawatt
– Required for all Macoupin County
– Who may need to apply: For anyone considering construction of a Wind Energy Conversion system
– More information can be found at: https://www.macoupincode.com/windpermit.html