River Grove, IL · Cook County
Building Permit Application
River Grove property owners or contractors use this application to describe proposed work and provide property, contractor, and project information to the Village.
What this form is
The Village of River Grove Building Department application records property owner, contractor, and project details, including the work description, valuation, and whether a dumpster will be placed on the street or driveway. Use it to apply for a building permit before work begins; the form warns that starting work without permits can result in penalties and fines. It also includes inspection and alley protection information, with signature acknowledgments.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors applying for a River Grove building permit should complete the application and provide contracts or receipts for the project.
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 document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs the application and the acknowledgment of the alley and green alley protection guidelines.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF for River Grove.
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Complete The Form
Fill in the owner, contractor, and project information, then sign and date the application and applicable acknowledgment.
- 3
Gather Project Documents
Include contracts or receipts, which the form says are required for all projects.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can complete the River Grove Building Permit Application?
- The form requests information from a property owner and contractor and includes a signature line for a contractor or homeowner. Contracts or receipts are required for all projects.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for owner and contractor contact details, the property address, a description and valuation of the work, the type of work, and whether a dumpster will be placed on the street or driveway.
- Do I need a notary for the River Grove Building Permit Application?
- No. The document is signed and dated without a notary. The applicant signs the application and the acknowledgment of the alley and green alley protection guidelines.
- How do I submit the River Grove Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.