Willow Springs, IL · Cook County
Homeowner Affidavit for Building Permit Application
This affidavit is for Willow Springs homeowners applying for a building permit to do permitted work themselves, with or without an exception.
What this form is
A homeowner uses this affidavit when applying for a building permit to perform permitted work themselves. It identifies the job and owner, states whether the homeowner will do all the work or notes an exception, and records the homeowner’s agreement to follow applicable codes and accept general contractor responsibilities. The form also notes that a valid Illinois driver’s license or ID is required for verification.
Who needs it
A Willow Springs property owner applying for a building permit to perform work themselves should complete this affidavit.
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 without a notary; it includes no notarized attachment or related step, so the homeowner just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Affidavit
Download the Homeowner Affidavit for the building permit application.
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Complete The Form
Enter the job and owner information and indicate whether you will do all permitted work or note an exception.
- 3
Review Your Responsibilities
Read the statements about code compliance, inspections, general contractor responsibilities, and required ID verification.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the affidavit, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who completes the Homeowner Affidavit?
- The property owner completes it when applying for a building permit to perform permitted work themselves, and identifies any work they will not do.
- What information does the affidavit ask for?
- It asks for the job and owner addresses, phone and email, permit number, and whether the homeowner will do all the permitted work or list an exception.
- Do I need a notary for the Homeowner Affidavit?
- No. The form has a homeowner signature and date line but no notary block or notarized attachment; the homeowner just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Homeowner Affidavit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Homeowner Affidavit for Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.