Driveway and paving rules in Illinois
What the state says about driveway and paving work, with the page each rule comes from. It's a summary of the published rules, not legal advice, and your city or county can have rules of its own, especially for work that meets the street.
Updated October 8, 2026
On this page: 4 sections
Who licenses driveway and paving work
Illinois has no state license for paving or flatwork, and the Attorney General's guide to choosing a contractor says general contractors may need a permit from the municipality where they work.1
Driveways onto a state highway
An access driveway to a state highway needs a highway permit from an Illinois Department of Transportation district, under its Policy on Permits for Access Driveways to State Highways.2
Stormwater and shoreland limits
In Illinois, the construction stormwater permit covers work that disturbs 1 acre of land or more.3-4
Door-to-door sales
If someone comes to your door offering paving or sealcoating, get a written contract with the company's name, address and price before any work starts.
Sources
What a driveway costs in Illinois
Published national ranges for concrete driveways, patios and walkways, asphalt paving, sealcoating and gravel.
Contractors in Illinois
Illinois has 615 driveway contractors listed, and 316 of them hold an active USDOT registration. Browse them by county, or ask for quotes and we'll pass your job to contractors near you.
Cite this page
“Driveway and paving rules in Illinois.” AllDrivewayServices.com, updated October 8, 2026. https://alldrivewayservices.com/il/rules/