Will County Land Use Department

The Will County Land Use Department implemented operational guidelines identified below that are consistent with recent Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommendations. Operations of the Will County Land Use Department fall under both Essential Infrastructure (construction, sold waste and recycling, etc.) and Essential Government Functions. We desire to maintain a safe workplace and adopt practices protecting the health of employees and customers while ensuring the continuity of business operations.

• The Department will maintain normal business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with reduced in-office staffing. Those Department staff not present in the office will continue to work remotely.
• The Department is closed to general public access.  However, a drop box is located in the first of the Department for in-person submittal of hard copy permits and documents, and staff is accessible by telephone and E-mail.
• The Department encourages customers to use the online permitting portal and to conduct business by mail, E-mail, or telephone. You can access the portal through this link: https://co-will-il.smartgovcommunity.com/Public/Home
• Inspections are being performed in accordance with office protocol which is posted on the portal. Inspection availability may also be limited. You can also use the portal to schedule inspections or call us at (815) 774-3321. Please include your contact information, permit number, property address, the specific inspection(s) being requested, and a desired inspection date.

The Will County Land Use Department appreciates your patience and understanding during this time. For inquiries and questions, please call (815) 774-3321.

In accordance with Tier 1 mitigation efforts instituted for Region 7, the February 3, 2021 Will County Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held via videoconference/telephonically through the Webex Events platform. The meeting begins at 7:00pm. While the Will County Office Building located at 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet will be open, only twenty-five people will be allowed inside which includes staff, Commissioners, applicants, and the public. Applicants and the public are encouraged to participate remotely by attending the virtual meeting, submitting comments before the meeting via email, or calling in during the meeting.

ATTEND REMOTELY: Go to https://willcountyillinois.webex.com/willcountyillinois/onstage/g.php?MTID=e6660ddf65482e1035b65eb4e67c0e511 and click "Join Now.”

EMAIL COMMENTS: Public comments will be taken via email in advance of the meeting. Please email hpc@willcountyillinois.com with your comments. Your email will be read into the record during the February 3 meeting by Land Use Department staff.

PHONE COMMENTS: Public comments can be made during the meeting by calling (408) 418-9388 and entering access code 146 285 1182. 

The agenda is available for download here: http://willcountyil.iqm2.com/citizens/calendar.aspx?view=calendar& 

Please note that should you call into the meeting or join remotely, you will be muted upon entering by the host. You will be unmuted at the appropriate time to make a comment.

For further information regarding this notice, please contact the Will County Land Use Department, Development Review Division at (815) 740-8140.

In accordance with Tier 1 mitigation efforts instituted for Region 7, the February 2, 2021 Will County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting will be held via videoconference/telephonically through the Webex Events platform. The meeting begins at 6:30pm. While the Will County Office Building located at 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet will be open, only twenty-five people will be allowed inside which includes staff, Commissioners, applicants, and the public. Applicants and the public are encouraged to participate remotely by attending the virtual meeting, submitting comments before the meeting via email, or calling in during the meeting. 

ATTEND REMOTELY: Go to https://willcountyillinois.webex.com/willcountyillinois/onstage/g.php?MTID=e82a2d8d1691582fd3de93be9ef7bef7d and click "Join Now.”

EMAIL COMMENTS: Public comments will be taken via email in advance of the meeting. Please email zoning@willcountyillinois.com with your comments and reference the zoning case number or address of the property in your email. Your email will be read into the record during the February 2 meeting by Land Use Department staff.

PHONE COMMENTS: Public comments can be made during the meeting by calling (408) 418-9388 and entering access code 146 841 6270.  

The agenda is available for download here: http://willcountyil.iqm2.com/citizens/calendar.aspx?view=calendar&

Please note that should you call into the meeting or join remotely, you will be muted upon entering by the host. You will be unmuted at the appropriate time to make a comment.

For further information regarding this notice, please contact the Will County Land Use Department, Development Review Division at (815) 740-8140.

Sealed bids shall be received by the Will County Land Use Department, Development Review Division, 58 E. Clinton Street, Suite 100, Joliet, Illinois 60432 until 3 o'clock p.m. local time on January 28, 2021, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud via a WebEx Meeting for:

The County intends to submit its 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and its PY 2020 Annual Action Plan in the amount of $2,115,135 for Community Development Block Grant funds and $1,254,075 for HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) CONSORTIUM funds, and $146,094 for ESG program.  These amounts are based on published HUD allocations.  The County Action Plan includes spending of HOME Consortium funds in Will County, the City of Joliet and Village of Bolingbrook.  The 2020-24 Consolidated Plan and FY 2020 Annual Action Plan will be submitted to HUD on or before September 15, 2020.