Hometown, IL · Cook County
Request for Housing Inspection
This request lets a Hometown property owner or agent ask the Building Department to inspect a home, typically in connection with a sale or rental.
What this form is
The form requests a housing inspection and asks for the property address, requested inspection timing, moving date, sale or rental status, forwarding address, and requester contact details. The packet says to return the request form to the City Clerk’s office with the $50 inspection fee; an inspection checks the home against city building and zoning codes. The attached guidelines explain inspection access and possible follow-up steps.
Who needs it
A Hometown owner, agent, or other requester arranging a housing inspection for a property should complete and submit this form.
How to submit it
Return the request form to the City Clerk’s office with the $50 fee, payable by check to the City of Hometown. The packet also says you may use the 24-hour drop box at the Hometown Police Station.
About notarization
This request is signed and dated without a notary; the attached “As Is” Purchase Certification is also signed and dated by the buyer, with no notarization stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Request
Download the housing inspection request and its accompanying guidelines.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the property and requester details, inspection timing, moving date, sale or rental status, and contact information.
- 3
Gather The Fee
Include the $50 inspection fee; the packet says checks should be payable to the City of Hometown.
- 4
Submit To The City
Return the request and fee to the City Clerk’s office or use the 24-hour drop box at the Hometown Police Station.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Request for Housing Inspection?
- No. The request is signed and dated without a notary. The attached “As Is” Purchase Certification is also signed and dated by the buyer; the packet does not state that it needs notarization.
- How do I submit the housing inspection request?
- Return the request form to the City Clerk’s office with the $50 fee. The packet says checks should be made payable to the City of Hometown and offers a 24-hour drop box at the Hometown Police Station.
- What does the housing inspection request ask for?
- It asks for the property address, requested inspection timing, approximate moving date, whether the property is being sold or rented, forwarding address, and requester contact information.
- What happens after I submit the request?
- The packet says the Housing Inspector will call to arrange an appointment. If violations are found, the city will send a letter; if the home meets city codes, a Certificate of Inspection will be issued.