Taylorville, IL · Christian County

No notary required

Application for Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy and Compliance

Taylorville property owners and contractors use this application to request a building permit and a Certificate of Occupancy and Compliance after construction.

What this form is

Use this application to request permission to build and to apply for a Certificate of Occupancy and Compliance after the building is complete. It asks for the project location, building dimensions and materials, owner and contractor details, and other trades; accompanying checklists describe site-plan, setback, insurance, and zoning information. The document lists permit fees and says fees must be paid before the permit is issued.

Who needs it

Property owners and contractors planning construction or remodeling in Taylorville use the application to request a building permit and subsequent occupancy certificate.

How to submit it

Email the completed form to Trevor Wagahoft at [email protected], or deliver it in person to the City Clerk’s Office.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; it mentions no sworn or notarized attachment, and the applicant signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the building permit application and its included checklists.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter the project, property, building, owner, and contractor information requested on the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Project Materials

    Review the checklists for site-plan, setback, zoning, and insurance or bond information relevant to the project.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Email the completed form to [email protected] or deliver it in person to the City Clerk’s Office.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Taylorville building permit application?
No. This application is signed without a notary, and the document does not mention a sworn or notarized attachment. The applicant signs and dates the application.
How do I submit the Taylorville building permit application?
Email the completed form to Trevor Wagahoft at [email protected] or deliver it in person to the City Clerk’s Office, as stated on the document.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for the project and property location, building dimensions and materials, owner and contractor information, and details about other trades. Its checklists also cover site plans, setbacks, zoning, and insurance or bond evidence.
Does the document list building permit fees?
Yes. It lists fees for residential uses, including living space, non-living unheated space, fences, decks, and porches. The checklist says fees must be paid before a permit is issued.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy and Compliance doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.