Mission Statement
To direct the orderly and timely development of McHenry County while establishing a harmonious relationship between people, land use, and the environment to assure the public health, safety and welfare by the promotion, the protection and the preservation of unique and irreplaceable natural and historic resources of McHenry County, through the adoption, implementation and enforcement of plans, ordinances and policies as established by the McHenry County Board.
Announcements/Events
- McHenry County has begun work on a Unified Development Ordinance, or UDO. This project entails reviewing, revising and updating development regulations and ordinances and compiling them into a single unified document. For more information, visit the McHenry County UDO Website.
2012 Fee Increase
New fees will be in effect on January 1, 2012. Click to view 2012 Fee Schedule.
Department Functions
FOIA Request Forms (may be submitted via fax, mail or in person)