Oak Forest, IL · Cook County
Building Permit Application
Oak Forest property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a building permit and provide project, property, and contractor information.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit for work in Oak Forest and provide details about the property, project, construction valuation, and contractors. The form requires a plat of survey showing the proposed work and its distances from lot lines and adjacent structures, except for roof permits, plus a copy of the signed contract. Contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the city before permit issuance.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents applying for a building permit in Oak Forest should complete this form and provide the listed supporting documents.
How to submit it
Applications and supporting documentation may be emailed to the addresses listed on the form. The form also lists the Building Department address at 15440 South Central Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois 60452-2195.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the listed plat of survey and signed contract are attachments, with no sworn or notarized step stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Oak Forest Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Fill in the owner, applicant, jobsite, project, valuation, and contractor information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather The Required Attachments
Include a plat of survey, except for a roof permit, and a copy of the signed contract.
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Submit To The City
Email the application and supporting documentation to the addresses listed on the form, or use the Building Department address printed there.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Oak Forest Building Permit Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary. The form lists a plat of survey and signed contract as attachments but does not state that either must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Email the application and supporting documentation to the email addresses listed on the form, or use the Building Department address printed on the application.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form requires a plat of survey showing the proposed work and distances from lot lines and adjacent structures, except for roof permits, and a copy of the signed contract.
- What contractor information does the application request?
- It asks for contractor name, contact person, address, city, ZIP code, phone, fax, and email. The form says all trades and subcontractors must be registered by the city before permit issuance.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.