Cook County, IL · Cook County
Demolition Application
Property owners or contractors use this application to request a Cook County demolition permit for an entire structure on unincorporated property.
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
- JSON record · about the forms index
What this form is
This application is for demolition of entire structures in unincorporated Cook County only; the form says not to use it for a property in a village. It asks for property owner and contractor details, project information, utility status, and outside approvals. Include a survey or site plan highlighting affected structures, plus applicable letters of intent, agency approvals, and utility approvals.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors applying to demolish an entire structure on unincorporated Cook County property need this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application does not require notarization; if the property has electrical service, submit a notarized affidavit from the owner or electrical contractor.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Cook County Demolition Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide the property owner, contractor, project, utility, and outside approval information requested on the form.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include a survey or site plan highlighting affected structures and applicable letters of intent, agency approvals, and utility approvals.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit the application to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Demolition Application?
- No, the application itself does not require notarization. If the property has electrical service, the form requires a notarized affidavit from the property owner or electrical contractor.
- Who can use the Demolition Application?
- The application is for demolishing entire structures on unincorporated Cook County property. The form says not to complete it for a property in a village.
- How do I submit the Demolition Application?
- Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details. Include the survey or site plan and applicable supporting documents.
- What should I attach to the application?
- Attach a survey or site plan highlighting affected structures, along with applicable signed letters of intent, outside agency approvals, and utility approvals.