Cook County, IL · Cook County
Building and Zoning Permit Application
Cook County property owners and contractors use this application to request a permit for construction, remodeling, repair, demolition, and other listed work.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Cook County · Cook County, Cook County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- cookcountyil.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This application requests a Cook County building and zoning permit and covers work such as construction, remodeling, repair, demolition, and site grading. Applicants provide the property address and required PIN, describe the work and its estimated cost, list registered contractors, and complete applicable plumbing and electrical information. The county directs applicants to check its permit requirements and submit the application with required documents and drawings.
Who needs it
Property owners and contractors applying for a Cook County permit for proposed work must complete this application and provide the required supporting documents.
How to submit it
Scan the completed application and required documents and drawings clearly, save them as PDFs, and email them to [email protected]. Send revised submittals to [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies the information and signs, and the document identifies no notarized attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Cook County Building and Zoning Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Describe the work, provide the property PIN and address, list contractors, and complete applicable plumbing and electrical sections.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Check the county's permit requirements and gather required documents and drawings. Scan them clearly and save them as PDFs.
- 4
Submit to the County
Email the completed application and required PDFs to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building and Zoning Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary. The applicant certifies the information and signs; the document identifies no notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the permit application?
- Scan the completed application and required documents and drawings, save them as PDFs, and email them to [email protected]. The intake department will reply with a permit review number.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the property PIN and address, existing and proposed uses, work description and estimated cost, contractor details, and applicable plumbing and electrical information.
- What happens after I email my application?
- The intake department will reply with a permit review number for tracking status online. Payment is made after the permit has been approved and invoiced.