Cook County, IL · Cook County
Request to Void Previous Permit Applications
Property owners, original permit applicants, or their attorneys use this form to request cancellation of open Cook County building permit applications.
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
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What this form is
Use this form when a project will not move forward or a new owner finds previous permit applications that were never issued. It asks for the property and permit details, the reason for the request, whether a new application is planned, and initials confirming the policy statements. The original applicant, property owner, or their attorney may complete and sign it.
Who needs it
The original applicant, property owner, or their attorney can request cancellation of open permit applications for a Cook County property.
How to submit it
The form identifies the Department of Building and Zoning of Cook County at the County Administration Building, 69 W. Washington, Suite 2830, Chicago, Illinois 60602-3169. It does not specify how to submit the request.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer must also initial four policy statements, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Request
Download the Request to Void Previous Permit Applications form.
- 2
Complete the Property Details
Enter the project address, property owner or business name, contact information, permit numbers, and applicable violation numbers.
- 3
Explain the Request
Select the condition that applies, describe any other condition, and indicate whether you plan to apply for a new permit.
- 4
Initial and Sign
Initial each of the four policy statements, then sign and date the form.
- 5
Contact the Department
The form lists the Department of Building and Zoning at 69 W. Washington, Suite 2830, Chicago, Illinois 60602-3169; it does not state a submission method.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can request to void a previous permit application?
- The original applicant listed on the permit, the property owner, or their attorney may complete and sign the request.
- What information does the request ask for?
- It asks for property and permit details, the conditions behind the request, whether a new application is planned, and initials acknowledging four policy statements.
- Do I need a notary for this request?
- No. The document is signed and dated without a notary. The signer must initial four policy statements; no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the request to Cook County?
- The form lists the Department of Building and Zoning at the County Administration Building, 69 W. Washington, Suite 2830, Chicago, Illinois 60602-3169, but does not specify a submission method.