Palos Heights, IL · Cook County
Demolition Permit Application
Property owners or contractors use this application to request a Palos Heights demolition permit and provide project details and supporting documentation.
What this form is
Palos Heights requires this application for demolition permit requests, and the Cook County permit is required before the city permit can be issued. The form asks for the property address, owner and contractor contact information, improvement cost, tax ID, and applicant signature. It also lists required supporting documents and inspections, including utility disconnections, well inspection if applicable, tree protection, and a silt fence.
Who needs it
Property owners or their contractors or authorized agents seeking a Palos Heights permit for demolition need to complete and submit this application.
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 and dated without a notary; the attached tree-protection ordinance also calls for a signature and date, with no sworn or notarized attachment stated.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Demolition Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the improvement address, owner and contractor details, improvement cost, tax ID, and applicant signature.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Gather the required supporting documentation, including the Cook County demolition permit and utility disconnection proof.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Demolition Permit Application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant's signature and date, not notarization. The included tree-protection ordinance also asks for a signature and date.
- How do I submit the Demolition Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the city department named on the form. Check the city website for current contact details.
- What must be provided before the city issues a demolition permit?
- The form says a Cook County demolition permit is required before the city permit can be issued. It also lists other requirements, including utility disconnection proof and inspections.
Need something notarized?
This Demolition Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.