Harwood Heights, IL · Cook County

No notary required

Fence Permit Application

Property owners or contractors use this application to request a Village of Harwood Heights permit for a proposed fence.

What this form is

The application requests information about the property, owner, contractor, and proposed fence, including its material, height, and running length. It also asks applicants to mark the fence location and nearby streets on the lot diagram, keep the fence within property lines, and submit a plat of survey with the application.

Who needs it

A property owner or contractor planning a fence in Harwood Heights can use this application to request a fence permit.

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 by the applicant without a notary; attach a plat of survey, and no sworn or notarized step is stated.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Fence Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the property and contact details, describe the fence, mark its location on the lot diagram, and sign the application.

  3. 3

    Gather The Attachment

    Include the required plat of survey with the application.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application and plat of survey to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Harwood Heights Fence Permit Application ask for?
It asks for the job address, property identification number, owner and contractor contact information, fence details, and a drawing of the proposed fence location.
What must I include with the fence permit application?
The form says a plat of survey must be submitted with the application. It also asks you to indicate the proposed fence location, nearby streets, and north on the lot diagram.
Do I need a notary for the Fence Permit Application?
No. The applicant signs the form without a notary. A plat of survey is required, and the form does not state that any attachment or related step must be sworn or notarized.
How do I submit the Fence Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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