Northlake, IL · Cook County
Application for Building Permit
Northlake property owners or contractors use this application to request a building permit and describe proposed work at a property.
What this form is
The City of Northlake building permit application collects the work location, property owner and contractor details, permit types, and a description of the work. Applicants are asked to attach a contractor’s proposal, building plans, or material list. The form also requests the job cost and signatures certifying the information and agreement to follow city laws.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors planning work listed on the application can use it to request a building permit from Northlake.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form names the Department of Building and Inspectional Services.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form asks the applicant and person performing or supervising the work to sign.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Northlake Application for Building Permit PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the work address, owner and contractor details, permit types, work description, and job cost.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach a contractor’s proposal, building plans, or material list, as requested on the form.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Have the applicant and person performing or supervising the work sign, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Northlake building permit application?
- Property owners or contractors use the application to provide details about proposed work, the property, and the people responsible for the project.
- What should I attach to the application?
- The form asks applicants to attach a contractor’s proposal, building plans, or a material list, and to explain all work to be performed.
- Do I need a notary for the Northlake building permit application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; it asks the applicant and person performing or supervising the work to sign.
- How do I submit the Northlake building permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The form names the Department of Building and Inspectional Services.