Malta, IL · DeKalb County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Malta property owners or contractors use this application to request a building permit for proposed construction, additions, alterations, repairs, and other listed improvements.

What this form is

Use this application to request a Village of Malta building permit for work on a property; the form says not to use it for fences. It asks for applicant and owner contact details, project address and parcel number, property use, structure and improvement types, and estimated value. Include two sets of plans and a complete site plan identifying existing structures, streets, lot dimensions, and proposed structures.

Who needs it

A property owner or contractor applying for a Malta building permit for a listed improvement should complete and sign 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; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter applicant and property details, describe the project, select the improvement type, and sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Plans

    Include two sets of plans and a complete site plan showing existing structures, abutting streets, lot dimensions, and proposed structures.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it 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 Building Permit Application?
No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block. It lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
What plans must accompany the application?
The form requires two sets of plans and a complete site plan showing existing structures, abutting streets, lot dimensions, and proposed structures. Applications without a site plan will be returned.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Can I use this application for a fence permit?
No. The application specifically says not to use it for fences and directs applicants to use the Fence Permit Application.

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.