How do I submit the Building Permit Application?

The form does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form, and check the city website for current contact details.

What information does the application request?

It requests property details, building use and size, construction type, estimated cost, contractor information, and required and proposed setbacks. It also includes space for a plot plan sketch.

Does the form include a permit fee?

The form has fields for the permit fee and fee paid, but it does not state an amount.

Beardstown, IL · Cass County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Beardstown’s Building Permit Application is for applicants seeking permission to build and provides property, construction, contractor, and setback details.

What this form is

Use this application to request a building permit in Beardstown. It asks for the property address and legal description, property identification number, lot size, zoning district, building use and size, construction type, estimated cost, contractor details, and setbacks. The form includes space for a plot plan sketch, the applicant’s signature, and the zoning administrator’s approval or rejection.

Who needs it

A person applying for a Beardstown building permit should provide the property, proposed construction, contractor, and setback information requested.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the zoning administrator signs the decision.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the requested property, building, contractor, and setback details, and provide a plot plan sketch.
3
Sign And Date
Sign and date the application.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?: No. This application is signed without a notary. The applicant signs and dates it, and the zoning administrator signs the approval or rejection decision.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?: The form does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form, and check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application request?: It requests property details, building use and size, construction type, estimated cost, contractor information, and required and proposed setbacks. It also includes space for a plot plan sketch.
Does the form include a permit fee?: The form has fields for the permit fee and fee paid, but it does not state an amount.

Need something notarized?

This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.