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Randolph County, Illinois

Building permits, zoning and land rules in Randolph County, Illinois

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#49 of 102 in Illinois

Unincorporated Randolph County, Illinois requires building permits for new structures, subject to a qualifying agricultural exemption, and county zoning controls land use.123 Municipalities with their own zoning codes handle building permits and zoning locally.4 The Randolph County Health Department issues septic permits and inspects private systems; Red Bud also requires a private-sewage permit signed by its City Superintendent.567

At a glance

Building permit
Required for new structures; qualifying agricultural exemption applies12
Zoning
County zoning applies outside municipalities with their own zoning codes89
Septic permit
County Health Department permit and inspection; Red Bud also requires city approval1067
Manufactured home
Conditionally allowed; individual-lot homes need a permanent foundation11
RV living
Private-lot occupancy rule not confirmed; ask Land Resource Management12
Agricultural structures
Permit exemption is conditional; district setbacks still apply13
Private well
Permit required through the county Health Department14

Who to call

Building permits

Randolph County Land Resource Management Office

Building permits, zoning-compliance certificates, zoning administration, floodplain administration and subdivision administration

(618) 826-5000, Ext. 228

1 Taylor, Room 207, Chester, IL 62233-1954

Septic permits

Randolph County Health Department

Private sewage disposal permits and inspections, failed-system complaints, and private-well permits and inspections

(618) 826-5007

health@randolphcountyil.gov

2515 State St., Chester, Illinois 62233

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 12, 2026.

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Do you need a building permit in Randolph County, Illinois?

Every new structure built or placed in unincorporated Randolph County needs a building permit regardless of size or cost, subject to the exemption for qualifying agricultural land and structures; the county also administers building permits in municipalities without their own zoning ordinance.152 The initial zoning-compliance certificate lasts 1 year and may be renewed in 1-year periods during a good-faith effort to complete the work.16

A final zoning-compliance certificate follows an inspection confirming that the work matches the approved plan.17 We could not confirm a complete building-code inspection schedule; ask Land Resource Management which inspection stages apply.18 Illinois has statewide baseline building-code requirements, while building permits and inspections for private construction are handled locally.192021

Who issues building permits in Randolph County, Illinois?

Randolph County Land Resource Management issues county building permits and zoning-compliance certificates for unincorporated land and municipalities without their own zoning ordinance.4 Contact the office at 1 Taylor, Room 207, Chester, IL 62233-1954, or (618) 826-5000, Ext. 228.12 Sparta and Red Bud administer their own building permits.2223 The county Health Department handles septic permits and inspections, while Red Bud also requires a private-sewage permit signed by its Superintendent.567

Submit a signed county application and site drawing showing setbacks; a single-family residence also needs house plans and septic approval.24 The published zoning fee is $35 unless exempt or waived; the building fee is $2 per $1,000 of structure value, with a $5 minimum.25 Starting construction before application submission or permit issuance adds a $25 late filing fee.1

Does Randolph County, Illinois have zoning?

Randolph County zoning applies to unincorporated land and municipalities without their own zoning ordinance.3 Sparta and Red Bud set their own zoning inside city limits.2627 County Health Department septic approval remains relevant, and Red Bud also requires its Superintendent’s private-sewage permit.57

County Agricultural District lots require 30 acres, and Rural Single-Family Residential lots require 1 acre; soil-absorption sewage systems also require at least 1 acre.28 Setbacks vary by district, and maximum principal-structure height is 35 feet in the residential and commercial districts.2930 Accessory structures cannot serve as dwellings, although a separate additional family dwelling may qualify on agricultural land under relationship rules.3132 Agricultural exemptions depend on agricultural use, preserve district setbacks and do not cover residences occupied by people not engaged in agriculture.2

How do septic and well permits work in Randolph County?

The Randolph County Health Department administers private sewage disposal in Randolph County, issues septic permits and inspects system construction and installation.56 A complete application and soil investigation are required before construction approval, and a septic permit must come before a county building permit.1033 In county-zoned territory, a single-family residence must connect when an available-capacity public sewer is within 300 feet; otherwise, a compliant private sewer system must be installed and used.34

Published septic-permit fees are $350 for a new system, $200 for a repair and $175 for a holding tank.35 Only 12.6% of county soils are rated without severe limitations for conventional drain fields, so test wastewater feasibility early.36 The Health Department also permits private wells, with a published $100 fee for construction, modification or abandonment.14 Inside Red Bud, a private sewage system also requires a written permit signed by the City Superintendent before construction.7

Can you live in an RV or tiny home in Randolph County?

We could not confirm a general rule allowing long-term RV occupancy on a private lot in unincorporated Randolph County; ask Land Resource Management about the proposed use, duration and sanitation.12 County-administered Rural Single-Family Residential and Community Residential districts require special-use approval for travel-trailer parks; RV parks in the Rural Single-Family Residential district must also conform to state requirements.37 The park definition includes private or leased lots used for weekend homes, but temporary park occupancy does not authorize permanent residence in an individual RV outside a park.38

We could not confirm a specific tiny-home occupancy rule or minimum dwelling floor area; new structures still need building permits, and accessory structures cannot serve as dwellings.1531 Individual-lot manufactured homes need district-compliant lots and setbacks, a permanent foundation and special-use approval in the residential districts.11 Mobile-home parks need at least 2 acres, width and depth of at least 250 feet, 25-foot park-boundary setbacks and a maximum structure height of 35 feet.39

Building a home in Randolph County: what are the steps?

  1. Confirm whether county or municipal zoning and building permits control the parcel; the county Health Department handles septic permits, and Red Bud also requires its Superintendent’s private-sewage permit.457
  2. Confirm the district, allowed use, minimum lot area, setbacks and height.40412942
  3. Verify permanent street access and ask whether work in a county road right-of-way needs the County Highway Superintendent's driveway permit.4344
  4. Obtain the septic permit before the county building permit.45
  5. Submit the signed building-permit application, site drawing and, for a single-family home, house plans.16
  6. Complete the county zoning and floodplain compliance inspection before final certification.46

What should you check before buying land in Randolph County?

Start with jurisdiction and zoning district because municipal rules may replace county zoning and building permits, while the county Health Department handles septic permits and Red Bud also requires its Superintendent’s private-sewage permit.457 Under county zoning, the district determines permitted use, lot size, setbacks and height.412942 County subdivision review requires road-entrance and sewage approvals plus an engineer-signed drainage report; final plats need County Board approval before recording.47 An entrance crossing county road right-of-way may also require a driveway permit from the County Highway Superintendent.44

Make wastewater feasibility a contract contingency because only 12.6% of soils are rated without severe limitations for a conventional drain field.36 Determine whether nearby public sewer requires connection and whether an existing well was permitted.4814 Land Resource Management reviews construction and subdivision applications in flood-hazard locations, where flood-resistant design, drainage and protected utilities may be required.49

Watch-outs

  • Red Bud requires a City Superintendent-signed private-sewage permit before construction, alongside the county Health Department’s septic program.75
  • An agricultural zoning and permit exemption applies only to qualifying agricultural land and structures; agricultural structures still must meet district setbacks.13
  • A private soil-absorption sewage system requires a lot of at least 1 acre.41
  • The owner-builder exemption, private-lot RV rule, general tiny-home rule and separate occupancy certificate remain unconfirmed; ask Land Resource Management.12

Sources

  1. Land Resource Management – Randolph County, Illinois, quoted and re-checked
  2. Randolph County Zoning Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  3. Land Resource Management – Randolph County, Illinois, quoted and re-checked
  4. Land Resource Management – Randolph County, Illinois, quoted and re-checked
  5. Environmental Health – Randolph County, Illinois, quoted and re-checked
  6. Environmental Health – Randolph County, Illinois, quoted and re-checked
  7. Red Bud: Private Sewage Disposal (Randolph County), quoted and re-checked
  8. Randolph County Zoning Code (2026 county census)
  9. Randolph County Zoning Code, quoted and re-checked
  10. Environmental Health – Randolph County, Illinois, quoted and re-checked
  11. Randolph County Zoning Code, quoted and re-checked
  12. Randolph County Land Resource Management Office (randolphcountyil.gov)
  13. Randolph County Zoning Code, quoted and re-checked
  14. Environmental Health – Randolph County, Illinois, quoted and re-checked
  15. Land Resource Management – Randolph County, Illinois, quoted and re-checked
  16. Randolph County Zoning Code, quoted and re-checked
  17. Revised Code of Ordinances of Randolph County Illinois, quoted and re-checked
  18. Land Resource Management – Randolph County, Illinois, quoted and re-checked
  19. Building Codes and Regulations (Illinois statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  20. Illinois Codes FAQ (Illinois statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  21. Illinois Codes FAQ (Illinois statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  22. Sparta: § 150.050 Permit Required for Construction or Alterations (Randolph County), quoted and re-checked
  23. Red Bud: International Residential Building Code Adopted (Randolph County), quoted and re-checked
  24. Application for Initial Certificate of Zoning Compliance & Building Permit, quoted and re-checked
  25. Application for Initial Certificate of Zoning Compliance & Building Permit, quoted and re-checked
  26. Sparta: official source (Randolph County), quoted and re-checked
  27. Red Bud: Zoning & Planning - City of Red Bud, Illinois (Randolph County), quoted and re-checked
  28. Randolph County Zoning Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  29. Randolph County Zoning Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  30. Randolph County Zoning Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  31. Randolph County Zoning Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  32. randolphcountyil.gov, quoted and re-checked
  33. Randolph County Zoning Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  34. Randolph County Zoning Ordinance 2024, quoted and re-checked
  35. Environmental Health – Randolph County, Illinois, quoted and re-checked
  36. Share of soils USDA rates "not limited" for a conventional septic drain field (SSURGO). A strict rating: the median county is about 6% and a tenth of counties are 0%, so a low figure means most lots need a site evaluation or an engineered system, not that septic is impossible. Cite it only with that caveat: Bolthole Index county data
  37. randolphcountyil.gov, quoted and re-checked
  38. Randolph County Zoning Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  39. Randolph County Zoning Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  40. Randolph County Zoning Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  41. Randolph County Zoning Code, quoted and re-checked
  42. Randolph County Zoning Code, quoted and re-checked
  43. Randolph County Zoning Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  44. randolphcountyil.gov, quoted and re-checked
  45. Randolph County Zoning Ordinance 2024, quoted and re-checked
  46. Randolph County Zoning Code, quoted and re-checked
  47. Randolph County Subdivision Code, quoted and re-checked
  48. Randolph County Zoning Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  49. Randolph County Zoning Ordinance, quoted and re-checked

Written October 12, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

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Compared with neighboring counties

Like 5 of its 6 neighbors, Randolph County requires a building permit for a home.

RuleRandolph CountyPerry CountyJackson CountyMonroe CountyWashington CountySt. Clair CountyClinton County
Building permitRequiredRequiredNot requiredRequiredRequiredRequiredRequired
County zoningYesYesNoYesYesYesYes
Septic permitsCounty Health Dept.County Health Dept.County Health Dept.County Health Dept.County Health Dept.County Health Dept.County Health Dept.

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Randolph County in Illinois

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How Randolph County scores

Seclusion55100% ev.
Self-Sufficiency70100% ev.
Admin Boringness4390% ev.
Durability48100% ev.
Property Autonomy42100% ev.
Carry Cost61100% ev.

Evidence strength: 98%. This reports direct-source completeness and fallback use; it is separate from the score and is not a confidence interval. How it works →

$156kTypical home
1.4%Property tax
$7,679Land / acre
43.5"Annual rain
2.6% of yrsSevere drought
16.6 / yr (+14)Mid-century 100°F days
16.5 daysMid-century dry spell
1.99" (+8.1%)Mid-century 1-day rain
1.89×Wildfire change factor
100%Forward climate coverage
$1,546Home insurance / yr
4.3% / yrInsurance growth
0.76%Nonrenewal rate
county median (2+ published ZIPs)Insurance basis
19,252People within 30 min
3,397,954People within 2 hr
28,629Radius comparison (15 mi)
51.8People / sq mi
2.3%Federal land
86.6%Land at 15% slope or less
12.6%Soils rated "not limited" for septic (strict USDA rating)
45,164 acWorkable land screen
30%Wooded land
47.6 tonsBiomass / forest ac
56.3°FAvg temp

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Inside a city or town, that city usually issues building permits and sets zoning; the county’s rules above cover unincorporated land. Septic, wells and floodplain rules usually stay with the county or state everywhere.

Not yet researched: Village of Baldwin · Chester · Village of Coulterville · Village of Ellis Grove · Village of Evansville · Village of Kaskaskia · Village of Percy · Village of Prairie du Rocher · Village of Rockwood · Village of Ruma · Village of Steeleville · Village of Tilden

Answers from the rulebook for Randolph County

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Randolph County rules

  • Building permitRequired

    Any structure built or placed in unincorporated Randolph County, and municipalities without their own zoning ordinance.

    • The county page states the permit rule for unincorporated areas and municipalities without their own zoning ordinance.
    • The application states that construction beginning before submission or issuance incurs a $25.00 late filing fee.

    late filing fee: 25 USD (assessed if construction begins before permit applications are submitted and/or permits issued)

    “We issue building permits and initial certificates of zoning compliance applications for any structure built or placed in the unincorporated areas of the county and any municipality which does not carry its own zoning ordinance.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
  • InspectionsRequired

    County zoning and floodplain compliance inspections in unincorporated areas.

    • The Zoning Administrator conducts inspections to determine compliance with the Zoning Code and Flood Plain Code.
    • A final certificate of zoning compliance is issued when inspection shows the authorized work was completed according to the approved plan.
    “Conduct inspections of buildings, structures, and land to determine compliance with the Zoning Code and the Flood Plain Code and to notify in writing the person responsible for any violation found, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Required — Work subject to Randolph County zoning compliance certification in unincorporated areas.
      “The Administrator shall not issue a final certificate of zoning compliance until he has determined, by inspection, that the work authorized by this initial certificate of zoning compliance has been completed in accordance with an approved plan.”
    • Limited — Inspection associated with final zoning-compliance approval for county-regulated construction.
      “Will be issued when by inspection, the work authorized by the initial certificate of compliance has been completed in accordance with the approved plan.”
  • County-wide zoningPresent

    Randolph County zoning outside corporate limits of municipalities that have adopted local zoning codes.

    • Municipalities with their own zoning codes are excluded.
    “This Code shall be applicable throughout Randolph County, except within the corporate limits of municipalities which have adopted local zoning codes.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Present (with conditions) — Randolph County zoning in unincorporated areas and municipalities that do not carry their own zoning ordinance.
      “This office is responsible for the general administration and enforcement of the Randolph County Zoning Ordinance, the Randolph County Floodplain Ordinance and the Randolph County Subdivision Ordinance. We issue building permits and initial certificates of zoning compliance applications for any structure built or placed in the unincorporated areas of the county and any municipality which does not carry its own zoning ordinance.”
  • Local zoningVaries (with conditions)

    Aggregate local zoning across unincorporated Randolph County and incorporated municipalities; the county administers zoning in unincorporated areas and municipalities without their own zoning ordinance, while municipalities with their own ordinance administer locally.

    • The claim aggregates different local authorities and must not be read as saying the county administers every municipal ordinance.
    “municipality which does not carry its own zoning ordinance”
  • Zoning districtsPublished (with conditions)

    County zoning districts identified in the Randolph County Zoning Code.

    • The ordinance identifies Agricultural (A), Rural Single-Family Residential (R-1), Community Residential (R-2), Commercial (C), Industrial (I), and Flood Plain Overlay (O-FP) districts.
    • The O-FP district overlays primary districts and is based on FEMA/NFIP maps.
    “The “O-FP” Flood Plain Overlay District delineates areas of the County as identified by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) “Maps” for Randolph County, Illinois prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)”
  • Minimum lot sizeSpecified

    Lots and principal structures in the A, R-1, R-2, C, and I zoning districts.

    • Minimum lot area varies by district: A 30 acres; R-1 1 acre; R-2 12,000 square feet; C 6,000 square feet; I 20,000 square feet or 3,000 square feet per dwelling unit, whichever is greater.
    • When a private sewerage system dependent on soil absorption is used, minimum lot area is one acre (43,560 square feet).

    A district minimum lot area: 30 acres · R-1 district minimum lot area: 1 acre · R-2 district minimum lot area: 12000 square feet · C district minimum lot area: 6000 square feet · I district minimum lot area: 20,000 sq. ft. or 3,000 sq. ft. per dwelling unit, whichever is greater · soil-absorption private sewer minimum lot area: 1 acre (43,560 square feet)

    “Every lot or the principal structure thereon (as the case may be) shall comply with the minimum lot size, minimum setbacks, and maximum height restrictions for the particular district in which said lot/principal structure is located.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Specified — Lots and principal structures in Randolph County zoning districts.
      “Every lot or the principal structure thereon (as the case may be) shall comply with the minimum lot size, minimum setbacks, and maximum height restrictions for the particular district in which said lot/principal structure is located.”
  • SetbacksSpecified

    Minimum front, side, and rear setbacks in Randolph County zoning districts.

    • Setbacks vary by zoning district.
    • Corner and through lots must meet front setbacks on every side abutting a street.
    • Certain architectural features may intrude into required yards within stated limits.

    A district front setback: 50 feet · A district side setback: 25 feet · A district rear setback: 25 feet · R-1 district front setback: 50 feet · R-1 district side setback: 25 feet · R-1 district rear setback: 25 feet · R-2 district front setback: 25 feet · R-2 district side setback: 7 feet · R-2 district rear setback: 25 feet · C district setbacks: front none, side none, rear none · I district front setback: 50 feet · I district side setback: 25 feet · I district rear setback: 25 feet

    “(E) Minimum Setbacks 1. From Front Lot Line 50 ft. 50 ft. 25. Ft. None 50 ft. 2. From Side Lot Line 25 ft. 25 ft. 7 ft. None 25 ft. 3. From Rear Lot Line 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. None 25 ft.”
  • Building heightSpecified

    Principal structures in the A, R-1, R-2, C, and I zoning districts.

    • Maximum height is 35 feet in R-1, R-2, and C; the table lists no maximum for A and I.
    • Necessary appurtenances may exceed district height limits if they comply with other applicable county, state, and federal regulations.
    • Airport-hazard areas must comply with Illinois Department of Transportation requirements.

    R-1 maximum height: <= 35 feet · R-2 maximum height: <= 35 feet · C maximum height: <= 35 feet

    “(F) Maximum Structure Height None 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. None”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Specified — Principal structures in Randolph County zoning districts.
      “Maximum Structure Height None 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. None”
  • Living in an RVLimited

    Travel trailer and recreational vehicle parks in the Randolph County R-1 Rural Single-Family Residential District, in areas governed by the county zoning ordinance.

    • A special use permit is required under Randolph County Zoning Code Section 40-9-2.
    • The park must conform to State requirements.
    • The Illinois Campground Licensing and Recreational Area Act requires recreational areas that are campgrounds to be licensed; construction, operation, maintenance, and ownership must comply with the Act and Department rules.
    • The county zoning ordinance is administered for unincorporated areas and municipalities that do not carry their own zoning ordinance; incorporated municipalities may have separate rules.

    special use permit: required

    “40-4-7 SPECIAL USES. The following uses shall be permitted in the "R-1" District only upon the issuance of a special use permit in accordance with the provisions of Section 40-9-2: [...] Travel trailer and RV (recreational vehicle) parks in conformity with State requirements.”
    5 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Limited — Travel-trailer and recreational-vehicle parks in county-zoned R-1 and R-2 districts.
      “40-4-7 SPECIAL USES. The following uses shall be permitted in the "R-1" District only upon the issuance of a special use permit in accordance with the provisions of Section 40-9-2: [...] Travel trailer and RV (recreational vehicle) parks in conformity with State requirements.”
    • Limited — Travel trailer parks in the Randolph County R-2 Community Residential District, in areas governed by the county zoning ordinance.
      “40-4-12 SPECIAL USES. [...] Travel trailer park.”
    • Temporary only (with conditions) — Travel trailer and RV parks, including private or leased lots used for weekend homes, in Randolph County's R-1 Rural Single-Family Residential District.
      “40-4-7 SPECIAL USES. The following uses shall be permitted in the "R-1" District only upon the issuance of a special use permit in accordance with the provisions of Section 40-9-2: [...] Travel trailer and RV (recreational vehicle) parks in conformity with State requirements.”
    • Limited — Travel-trailer or recreational-vehicle parks in County-administered R-1 and R-2 zoning districts.
      “40-4-7 SPECIAL USES. [...] Travel trailer and RV (recreational vehicle) parks in conformity with State requirements. [...] 40-4-12 SPECIAL USES. [...] Travel trailer park.”
    • Limited — Travel trailer and RV parks in the county-administered R-1 Rural Single-Family Residential District.
      “40-4-7 SPECIAL USES. The following uses shall be permitted in the "R-1" District only upon the issuance of a special use permit in accordance with the provisions of Section 40-9-2: [...] Travel trailer and RV (recreational vehicle) parks in conformity with State requirements.”
  • Manufactured homesLimited

    Mobile/manufactured homes on individual lots in unincorporated county-zoned areas.

    • The district's minimum lot-size and setback requirements must be strictly observed.
    • Only one mobile home may be placed on an individual lot.
    • A permanent foundation is required.
    • Anchors must withstand a vertical tension force of 4,800 pounds and the home must be securely tied down.
    • Skirting must be fire-resistant and include an inspection door at least 24 inches wide.
    • All Illinois Department of Public Health tie-down requirements apply.
    • Mobile homes on individual lots are special uses in the R-1 and R-2 districts.

    anchor vertical tension capacity: >= 4800 pounds (anchors are installed at corners of every mobile home stand or as otherwise necessary for protection against high winds) · skirting inspection-door width: >= 24 inches (door must allow access to underside of home)

    “No person shall place any mobile home on an individual lot (i.e. a lot not in a mobile home park) except in conformity with the following regulations: (A) Same Lot Size/Setbacks. A mobile home may be placed on any individual lot only if the district's minimum lot size and setback requirements are strictly observed. (B) One Per Lot. Only one (1) mobile home shall be placed on any individual lot. (C) Foundation. Every mobile home shall be placed on a permanent foundation as set forth in this Code. (D) Anchors. Anchors capable of withstanding a vertical tension force of four thousand eight hundred (4,800) pounds shall be installed at the corners of every mobile home stand or as otherwise necessary for protection against high winds. Every mobile home shall be securely tied down to such anchors. (E) Skirting. Every mobile home shall be skirted with fire-resistant material. The skirting shall be equipped with an inspection door at least twenty-four (24) inches wide to allow access to the underside of the home. (F) Tie-Down Requirements. Every mobile home shall meet all Illinois Department of Public Health tie-down requirements.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Limited — Mobile-home parks in unincorporated county-zoned areas.
      “After the effective date of this Code, no mobile home park shall be established except in conformity with the requirements of the subsections below: (A) Compliance with Illinois Law. Every mobile home park shall, at a minimum, conform to the requirements of: (1) "An Act to provide for, license and regulate mobile homes and mobile home parks" (210 ILCS 115/1), and as amended; and (2) "Rules and Regulations for Mobile Home Parks," Illinois Department of Public Health, and as amended. (B) Minimum Lot Area, Setbacks, Etc. (1) Minimum Lot Area. No mobile home park shall be located on a tract less than two (2) acres in area. (2) Minimum Dimensions. No mobile home park shall be developed on any tract that is less than two hundred fifty (250) feet in both width and depth. (3) Minimum Setbacks. No part of a mobile home or other structure in any mobile home park shall be situated closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any lot line of the park. (4) Maximum Height. No structure in any mobile home park shall be more than thirty-five (35) feet in height.”
    • Limited — Mobile/manufactured homes on individual lots and in mobile-home parks in county-regulated zoning districts.
      “No person shall place any mobile home on an individual lot (i.e. a lot not in a mobile home park) except in conformity with the following regulations: (A) Same Lot Size/Setbacks. A mobile home may be placed on any individual lot only if the district's minimum lot size and setback requirements are strictly observed.”
  • Accessory dwellingsLimited

    Additional single-family dwellings on agricultural lots of record.

    • Occupants must be directly related by birth, marriage, or adoption to the owners and residents of the lot of record.
    • The county FAQ separately states that only one dwelling may be situated on any lot or lot of record, so the agricultural provision is an exception or special condition.
    “Additional single-family dwellings shall be permitted on an agricultural lot of record provided the occupants of said single-family dwellings are directly related by birth, marriage or adoption to the owners and residents of the lot of record.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Prohibited — Use of an accessory structure as a dwelling in county-regulated zoning districts.
      “Use of any accessory structure as a dwelling is strictly prohibited in every zoning district.”
  • Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

    Private sewage disposal administration by Randolph County Health Department staff.

    • The county program operates under the Illinois Private Sewage Disposal Code and related state law.
    • The zoning ordinance refers to the Monroe-Randolph Bi-County Health Department for the permit prerequisite.
    “RCHD staff review plans and issue permits for septic systems; inspect construction and installation of septic systems; monitor and inspect septic pumpers to ensure proper pumping, operation, and disposal.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • County (with conditions) — On-site wastewater systems in Randolph County.
      “RCHD staff review plans and issue permits for septic systems; inspect construction and installation of septic systems; monitor and inspect septic pumpers to ensure proper pumping, operation, and disposal.”
  • Septic permitRequired

    New, repaired, holding-tank, and community private sewage systems in Randolph County.

    • A complete application and soil investigation are required before a construction approval form is issued.
    • An NPDES permit must be submitted to Illinois EPA if the system discharges to waters of the United States.

    new sewage system permit: 350 USD · existing system repair permit: 200 USD · holding tank permit: 175 USD · community system, one phase: 200 USD · community system, phased: $200 plus $40 per phase after the first phase USD

    “Permit to construct new sewage system ……….……….......…. $350.00 Permit to repair existing system..................................................$200.00 Permit to install a holding tank*...................................................$175.00 Permit for Community systems: -installed in one phase.....................................................$200.00 -installed in 2 or more phases.....................................$200.00 + $40.00/phase”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Required — New, repaired, holding-tank, and community private sewage systems in Randolph County.
      “RCHD staff review plans and issue permits for septic systems; inspect construction and installation of septic systems; monitor and inspect septic pumpers to ensure proper pumping, operation, and disposal.”
  • Septic inspectionRequired

    Construction and installation of private sewage systems in Randolph County.

    • RCHD also monitors and inspects septic pumpers.
    • A $300 inspection is published for private water and sewage systems for purposes of selling or buying property.

    sale/purchase private water and sewage inspection: 300 USD

    “RCHD staff review plans and issue permits for septic systems; inspect construction and installation of septic systems; monitor and inspect septic pumpers to ensure proper pumping, operation, and disposal.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Required — Construction and installation of septic systems in Randolph County.
      “RCHD staff review plans and issue permits for septic systems; inspect construction and installation of septic systems; monitor and inspect septic pumpers to ensure proper pumping, operation, and disposal.”
  • Off-grid sanitationLimited

    Private sewer systems where public sanitary sewer is not reasonably available.

    • Private systems must comply with the Illinois Private Sewage Disposal Licensing Act, Illinois Private Sewage Disposal Code No. 4.002, current Illinois EPA regulations, and applicable county or local codes, particularly the Randolph County Subdivision Code.
    • A private sewage permit is required before a county building permit is issued.
    “Whenever the public sewer system is not reasonably available, a private sewer system (whether central or individual) shall be installed and used. All private sewer systems shall be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained in conformity with the following requirements: (1) Illinois Private Sewage Disposal Licensing Act, 225 ILCS 225, as amended from time to time; (2) Illinois Private Sewage Disposal Code No. 4.002, promulgated by the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, and as amended from time to time; (3) Pertinent, current regulations issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency; and (4) Applicable County or local codes and ordinances, particularly the Randolph County Subdivision Code.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — Private sewage systems, septic systems, and holding tanks serving property in unincorporated Randolph County.
      “private sewer system [...] shall be installed and used.”
  • Well permitRequired

    Private water wells and individual water supply systems in Randolph County.

    • The county health officer issues the permit.
    • A $100 fee is listed for construction, modification, or abandonment of a well.

    well permit fee: 100 USD (construction, modification, or abandonment)

    “To ensure correct installation and operation of water supplies RCHD staff conduct the following: review plans and issue permits for private water wells; monitor the abandonment of wells to ensure proper sealing; and well water sampling for new construction or special conditions.”
  • Mandatory utility hookupSewer (with conditions)

    Structures and places where people live, work, or assemble in county-regulated zoning districts.

    • Public sanitary sewer is required when reasonably accessible: within 300 feet for single-family residences or 1,000 feet for commercial establishments or multifamily dwellings, measured to the nearest public sewer with available capacity.
    • When public sewer is not reasonably available, a private sewer system, central or individual, must be installed and used.

    public sewer distance, single-family residence: <= 300 feet (nearest public sewer must have available capacity) · public sewer distance, commercial or multifamily: <= 1000 feet (nearest public sewer must have available capacity)

    “Whenever the public sanitary sewerage system is reasonably accessible (i.e. when the distance from the property in question to the nearest public sewer with available capacity does not exceed three hundred (300) feet for single family residences and one thousand (1,000) feet for commercial establishments or multi-family dwellings), all sewage shall be discharged into such system, whether or not a private sewer system is more convenient.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Conditional — Sewage disposal for structures and places where people live, work, or assemble in county-regulated zoning districts.
      “Whenever the public sanitary sewerage system is reasonably accessible (i.e. when the distance from the property in question to the nearest public sewer with available capacity does not exceed three hundred (300) feet for single family residences and one thousand (1,000) feet for commercial establishments or multi-family dwellings), all sewage shall be discharged into such system, whether or not a private sewer system is more convenient.”
    • Sewer (with conditions) — Structures and places where people live, work, or assemble in territory regulated by the Randolph County Zoning Ordinance outside the corporate limits of municipalities that have adopted local zoning codes.
      “40-3-11 SEWERS, SEPTIC TANKS. In all districts, property owners of all structures and places where people live, work, or assemble shall provide for the sanitary disposal of all sewage in accordance with the following requirements: (A) Whenever the public sanitary sewerage system is reasonably accessible (i.e. when the distance from the property in question to the nearest public sewer with available capacity does not exceed three hundred (300) feet for single family residences and one thousand (1,000) feet for commercial establishments or multi-family dwellings), all sewage shall be discharged into such system, whether or not a private sewer system is more convenient. (B) Whenever the public sewer system is not reasonably available, a private sewer system (whether central or individual) shall be installed and used. All private sewer systems shall be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained in conformity with the following requirements: (1) Illinois Private Sewage Disposal Licensing Act, 225 ILCS 225, as amended from time to time; (2) Illinois Private Sewage Disposal Code No. 4.002, promulgated by the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, and as amended from time to time; (3) Pertinent, current regulations issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency; and (4) Applicable County or local codes and ordinances, particularly the Randolph County Subdivision Code. (C) A building permit shall not be issued until a private sewage permit has been issued by the Monroe-Randolph Bi-County Health Department.”
  • Agricultural exemptionConditional

    Land used or to be used for agricultural purposes and structures used or to be used for agricultural purposes in unincorporated Randolph County.

    • The exemption does not apply to non-agricultural residential buildings merely located on agricultural land.
    • Agricultural structures must still meet building setback requirements applicable in the district.
    • If land or a structure ceases to be used solely for agricultural purposes, the other zoning-code provisions apply.
    • The county code defines agriculture to include specified farming pursuits, agricultural residences occupied by persons engaged in agricultural activities, and customary non-residential accessory uses and structures.
    “The provisions of this Code shall not be exercised so as to impose regulations or require permits with respect to land used or to be used for agricultural purposes (as defined herein), or with respect to the erection, maintenance, repair, alteration, remodeling, or extension of structures used or to be used for agricultural purposes upon such land; except that said structures are required to meet building setback requirements applicable in the district in which the structure is to be built. Should said land or structure cease to be used solely for agricultural purposes then, and only then, shall the other provisions of this Code apply (55 ILCS Sec. 5/12000).”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Conditional — Land and structures used or to be used for agricultural purposes under the Randolph County Zoning Code.
      “The provisions of this Code shall not be exercised so as to impose regulations or require permits with respect to land used or to be used for agricultural purposes (as defined herein), or with respect to the erection, maintenance, repair, alteration, remodeling, or extension of structures used or to be used for agricultural purposes upon such land; except that said structures are required to meet building setback requirements applicable in the district in which the structure is to be built.”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    Subdivision preliminary and final plat review under the Randolph County Subdivision Code.

    • Preliminary plats require deed, deed restrictions and covenants, road-authority approval for entrances, local-health-department approval for sewage disposal, and a drainage report signed by a registered professional engineer and subdivider.
    • The Planning Commission reviews within 60 days from application or filing of the last required supporting data, whichever is later.
    • The County Board approves or disapproves the preliminary plat; final plats require County Board approval before recording.

    preliminary plat review period: 60 days (from application or filing of the last required supporting data, whichever is later) · preliminary plat approval duration: 1 year (staged development may delay final approval by agreement for up to five years)

    “The Planning Commission shall review the preliminary plat within sixty (60) days from the date of application or the filing of the last item of required supporting data, whichever is later, and shall forward the plat to the County Board with a recommendation that the plat be approved, approved with modifications, or disapproved, and giving the reasons for the recommendations made.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Regulated (with conditions) — Subdivision activity administered under the Randolph County Subdivision Ordinance.
      “This office is responsible for the general administration and enforcement of the Randolph County Zoning Ordinance, the Randolph County Floodplain Ordinance and the Randolph County Subdivision Ordinance.”
  • Driveway accessLimited

    Driveways over, across, or upon a public sidewalk, street, or parkway, and culverts in county road rights-of-way.

    • A driveway permit must be obtained from the County Highway Superintendent before construction in the specified public areas.
    • Work is under the Highway Superintendent's jurisdiction and subject to county requirements concerning drainage, maintenance, and public safety.
    “No person shall hereafter construct, build, establish or maintain any driveway over, across or upon any portion of a public sidewalk, street or parkway, without first having obtained a permit from the County Highway Superintendent. Application for the permit must be requested in writing, upon forms furnished by the County Highway Superintendent.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Required — Access for structures on lots governed by the Randolph County Zoning Code.
      “No structure shall be erected on any lot unless such lot abuts or has permanent access to a public street or a private street that conforms to the standards set forth in the Randolph County Subdivision Code.”
  • Building in a floodplainRequired

    Construction and subdivision applications in county flood-hazard locations, including the O-FP Flood Plain Overlay District.

    • The Zoning Administrator reviews building-permit applications for flood safety.
    • Required measures include flood-resistant design and anchoring, flood-resistant materials and utility equipment, flood-minimizing construction methods, adequate drainage, and elevated or otherwise protected public utilities.
    • For subdivision applications, findings must address minimizing flood damage, drainage, adjacent-land exposure, and protected utilities.
    • The O-FP section states that its development limitation is an encouragement rather than a requirement of that zoning section; other Flood Plain Code requirements still apply.
    “shall require that any such proposed construction must”
  • Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

    County zoning, septic, well, and related permit applications.

    • Fees vary by permit type.
    • The zoning code states filing fees are established by resolution, may be amended, are non-refundable, and a current schedule is maintained in the Administrator's office and on file with the County Clerk.

    initial certificate of compliance application fee: 35 USD · new sewage system permit fee: 350 USD · septic repair permit fee: 200 USD · holding tank permit fee: 175 USD · well permit fee: 100 USD

    “Permit to construct system for new sewage system $350.00 Permit to repair existing system $200.00 Permit to install a holding tank $175.00”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Published (with conditions) — County zoning-compliance and building-permit applications.
      “There is a standard $35.00 zoning fee for the initial certificate of compliance application unless it is for agricultural purposes or waived for other reasons stated below. The building fee is $2.00 per $1,000 value of structure, and is based off of the estimated cost of structure.”
  • Permit processPublished (with conditions)

    Initial certificate of zoning compliance and building-permit applications.

    • Applicants must sign the form, include front/back/side setback measurements on the site drawing, include house plans for a single-family residence, and obtain septic approval from the Randolph County Health Department.
    • The permit expires one year after approval.
    • Floodplain information must be completed when the property is in a floodplain.

    permit expiration: 1 year (after approval)

    “include the setback measurements from your property lines”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Published (with conditions) — County zoning-compliance and building-permit process for structures in unincorporated Randolph County.
      “Every applicant for an initial certificate of zoning compliance shall submit to the Administrator, in graphic and narrative form on forms provided by the County, the items of information listed below.”

Illinois rules that apply here

  • Owner-builder exemptionConditional

    Owner occupants or lessee occupants of single-family residences, and owners of single-family residences under construction for their own occupancy, performing plumbing planning, installation, alteration, or repair in Illinois.

    • The exemption is limited to plumbing work on the specified single-family residence; the cited statute does not establish a general owner-builder exemption for all construction trades or a statewide exemption from building permits.
    • The plumbing must comply with the minimum standards in the Illinois State Plumbing Code.
    • The plumbing is subject to inspection by the Illinois Department of Public Health or by the local governmental unit if it retains a licensed plumber as inspector.
    • The owner, owner occupant, or lessee occupant may not employ anyone other than a plumber licensed under the Illinois Plumbing License Law to assist.
    • An occupant must have taken possession of and be living in the premises as their bona fide sole and exclusive residence, or, for a residence under construction, expect to take possession and live there as that residence, with current intent to live there for at least 6 months after completion of the plumbing work or, for a residence under construction, at least 6 months after completion of construction.
    • Failure to possess and live in the premises as a sole and exclusive residence for 6 months or more creates a rebuttable presumption that the required intent was lacking.

    minimum occupancy period: >= 6 months (After completion of plumbing work; for a residence under construction, after completion of construction.)

    “Nothing herein contained shall prohibit the owner occupant or lessee occupant of a single family residence, or the owner of a single family residence under construction for his or her occupancy, from planning, installing, altering or repairing the plumbing system of such residence”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Conditional — Privately funded construction in Illinois, including projects performed by an owner-builder, as to state-issued building permits, state plan review, state building-code inspections, and state occupancy permits.
      “No. If any of these are required, they would be addressed by the unit of local government.”
    • Conditional — Statewide treatment of local plumbing permits and inspections for qualifying owner occupants performing plumbing work on a single-family residence.
      “Nothing contained in this Act shall prohibit any city, town, village, township or county from providing for a Plumbing Inspector or from requiring permits for the installation and repair of plumbing and collecting a fee therefor, but a city, town, village, township, or county that requires a permit for installation and repair of plumbing may not issue that permit without verification that the applicant has a valid plumbing license or that the applicant is the owner occupant of a single family residence that is the subject of the permit.”
  • Building code adoptedPartial

    Building-code requirements statewide in Illinois, including residential and commercial construction subject to the Capital Development Board Act baseline requirements.

    • Effective 2025-01-01, Illinois requires statewide baseline building-code requirements.
    • Local governments may adopt building codes, but they are not required to adopt codes; jurisdictions that do not adopt a code are treated as non-building-code jurisdictions and must follow the applicable state-law baseline requirements.
    • For jurisdictions with adopted codes, local codes must regulate structural design at least as stringently as the applicable IRC, IBC, or IEBC baseline.
    • Commercial buildings in non-building-code jurisdictions and state-funded buildings are subject to the state-listed codes and qualified-inspection requirements.
    • Residential requirements differ depending on whether the jurisdiction has adopted a compliant building code and whether the home purchaser and builder agree to an alternative code.

    statewide baseline effective date: 2025-01-01 · local code structural minimum for residential buildings: IRC minimum structural requirements · local code structural minimum for commercial new buildings: IBC minimum structural requirements · local code structural minimum for existing commercial buildings: IEBC minimum structural requirements

    “The State of Illinois recently passed legislation (Public Act 103-0510) changing the Capital Development Board Act to require statewide building codes effective 1/1/2025. [...] Commercial buildings in jurisdictions that have not adopted a building code AND state funded buildings. [...] Starting 1/1/25 local codes must regulate the structural design in a manner that is at least as stringent as the IBC© for new buildings or IEBC© for existing buildings. [...] Residential buildings in jurisdictions that have not adopted a building code where agreed to by the home purchaser and home builder. [...] Residential buildings in jurisdictions that have adopted a building code. [...] Starting 1/1/25 local codes must regulate the structural design in a manner that is at least as stringent as the IRC©.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Adopted — Statewide baseline building-code requirements for residential construction in Illinois, including jurisdictions with and without locally adopted building codes.
      “Please be advised that the State of Illinois recently passed legislation (Public Act 103-0510) changing the Capital Development Board Act to require statewide baseline building codes effective 1/1/2025. Locally adopted building codes must comply with the requirements of the Act.”
  • Certificate of occupancyLimited

    Occupancy permits or certificates for privately funded construction in Illinois.

    • The State does not issue occupancy permits for privately funded construction.
    • If an occupancy permit is required, it is addressed by the applicable unit of local government.
    “No. If any of these are required, they would be addressed by the unit of local government.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Not required — Issuance of occupancy permits or certificates by the State of Illinois for privately funded construction.
      “No. If any of these are required, they would be addressed by the unit of local government.”
  • Short-term rentalsLimited

    Short-term rentals in Illinois where at least one room is rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days and accommodations are reserved in advance, when the hosting platform meets the statutory definition of a re-renter.

    • Beginning July 1, 2025, qualifying hosting platforms are subject to Hotel Operators’ Occupation Tax.
    • The source establishes tax and registration obligations, not statewide land-use permission; local zoning and licensing may separately apply.

    rental period: < 30 consecutive days

    “Beginning July 1, 2025, hosting platforms for short-term rentals that meet the definition of “re-renter” are subject to Hotel Operators’ Occupation Tax.”
  • Campground & park staysAllowed (with conditions)

    Overnight camping in Illinois campgrounds subject to the Campground Licensing and Recreational Area Act.

    • IDPH annually inspects and licenses campgrounds in Illinois.
    • The state campground definition includes camping and temporary parking of recreational vehicles.
    • Campgrounds within home rule units of government are exempt from the state campground licensing requirement.
    • Recreational areas without overnight camping, such as highway rest stops and picnicking areas, are subject to the rules but are not licensed or routinely inspected.

    minimum persons for statutory campground threshold: >= 10 persons · minimum camping duration for statutory campground threshold: >= 6 camping days per calendar year

    ““Camping Day” means any 24 hour period or portion thereof during which the participants remain overnight at the site.”
  • county building authorityLimited

    County building-construction and building-code regulation, including residential structures, in counties meeting the statutory population and metropolitan-area conditions.

    • The county must have a population not in excess of 1,000,000.
    • The county must be located in the area served by the Northeastern Illinois Metropolitan Area Planning Commission.
    • Rules are subject to rules or regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal under the cited gasoline and volatile-oils statute.
    • The county must exempt municipalities located wholly or partly within the county when the municipal building code is equal to the county regulation and local authorities are enforcing that municipal code.
    • The rules apply throughout the county, but municipalities may establish higher standards.
    • The rules do not apply to construction or alteration of buildings or structures used or to be used for agricultural purposes on a tract zoned and used for agricultural purposes.
    • The county board must follow the publication and posting requirements in 55 ILCS 5/5-1063.
    • Beginning on the effective date of the amendatory Act of the 92nd General Assembly, a county adopting a new building code or amending an existing building code must provide the building-code identification to the Capital Development Board under Section 10.18 at least 30 days before adoption.
    • Violations are petty offenses, and enforcement is by an officer designated by county-board resolution.
    • The provision expressly authorizes county building-construction and building-code rules, but the opened text does not expressly use the phrase residential building permit requirement.

    population threshold: <= 1000000 persons (The county must be located in the area served by the Northeastern Illinois Metropolitan Area Planning Commission.) · pre-adoption identification period: >= 30 days (Applies to a new building code or amendment under the stated amendatory-Act provision.)

    “The county board in any county with a population not in excess of 1,000,000 located in the area served by the Northeastern Illinois Metropolitan Area Planning Commission may prescribe by resolution or ordinance reasonable rules and regulations (a) governing the construction and alteration of all buildings and structures and parts and appurtenances thereof and governing the maintenance thereof in a condition reasonably safe from the hazards of fire, explosion, collapse, contagion and the spread of infectious disease”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • General — Illinois counties adopting and enforcing building codes and issuing building permits for residential construction in unincorporated areas, subject to the statewide baseline framework.
      “A municipality or county is not required to adopt building codes. If they do NOT adopt a building code then they are considered a non-building code jurisdiction and section 10.09-1 of the Capital Development Board Act (20 ILCS 3105) applies. If they do adopt a building code(s) then it must comply with section 10.18 of the Capital Development Board Act (20 ILCS 3105).”

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  • Minimum dwelling size — Minimum dwelling size requirements in Randolph County, Illinois.
  • Lot coverage — Maximum lot coverage in unincorporated Randolph County.
  • Camping on your land — Temporary camping on private land in unincorporated Randolph County.
  • Tiny homes — Tiny-home occupancy in Randolph County, Illinois.

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.

Living off-grid in Randolph County, Illinois

Is Randolph County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Randolph County scores 62/100 on the Bolthole Index, a solid county profile. Its strengths: workable self-sufficiency basics (43.5″/yr rainfall) and manageable long-term carry cost.

Do you need a building permit in Randolph County, Illinois?

Randolph County generally requires a residential building permit, and it enforces county zoning. Onsite septic is permitted by Randolph County Health Department (Environmental Health). Owner-builders may act as their own contractor to build their home. These answers are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked. Rules change and cities within the county differ — always confirm with the county before you buy or build.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on your land in Randolph County?

Living in an RV on your own land in Randolph County is limited to specific cases: Travel trailer parks in the Randolph County R-2 Community Residential District, in areas governed by the county zoning ordinance. The use is listed as a special use in the R-2 District and requires the applicable county special-use process. The Illinois Campground Licensing and Recreational Area Act requires recreational areas that are campgrounds to be licensed and operated in compliance with state requirements. Confirm with the county before relying on it.

How much does land cost in Randolph County, Illinois?

Land in Randolph County runs about $7,679 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Randolph County?

Randolph County gets about 43.5" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 2.6% of years.

How remote is Randolph County?

A representative private-land location has about 19,252 people within a 30-minute drive and 3,397,954 within two hours. The road-network catchments count population across county lines and clusters of smaller cities; straight-line radius values remain available as a comparison.

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