Summit, IL · Cook County
Building Permit Application
Summit property owners and contractors use this application to request approval for building construction, alterations, additions, repairs, or moving a building.
What this form is
The Village of Summit uses this application to review proposed building work and, where applicable, requests for a certificate of occupancy or a street and public way excavation permit. It asks for property and project details, construction and contractor information, estimated values, and excavation details if relevant. Plans and plats drawn to scale must accompany the application.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors proposing construction, alterations, additions, repairs, building moves, or covered public-way excavation in Summit should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists the Building Department phone as 708-563-4809.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Summit Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, project, construction, contractor, and estimated value details that apply.
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Gather Required Plans And Plats
Include two copies of plans and two plats drawn to scale showing the lot and existing and proposed site features.
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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
- What work does the Summit Building Permit Application cover?
- The application covers construction, alterations, additions, repairs, and moving a building. It also includes a section for requesting a permit for excavation in a public street, way, alley, sidewalk, or similar public way.
- What must accompany the application?
- The form requires two copies of plans and two plats drawn to scale, showing the lot and the locations of existing and proposed buildings, structures, driveways, and parking areas.
- How do I submit the Summit Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The form lists the Building Department phone as 708-563-4809.
- Do I need a notary for the Summit Building Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.