Elmhurst, IL · DuPage County
Homeowner Affidavit for Building Permit Application
Elmhurst homeowners use this affidavit when applying for a building permit to perform permitted work themselves, stating who will do the work and accepting contractor responsibilities.
What this form is
This form accompanies a building permit application when the property owner will perform permitted work themselves. It asks for the permit number, job and owner addresses, contact information, and whether the homeowner will do all permitted work or identify an exception. The signer acknowledges responsibility as the general contractor, agrees to comply with applicable codes and inspections, and confirms the work arrangements.
Who needs it
An Elmhurst property owner applying for a building permit to perform permitted work themselves should complete and sign 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 and dated without a notary; the homeowner signs the affidavit, and no notarized attachment or related step is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The PDF
Download the Homeowner Affidavit for Building Permit Application.
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Complete The Form
Enter the permit number, job and owner addresses, contact information, and who will perform the permitted work.
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Review And Sign
Review the statements about code compliance and contractor responsibilities, then print your name, date, and sign.
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Submit To The City
Submit the affidavit to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Homeowner Affidavit cover?
- It records the job and owner details, identifies who will perform permitted work, and has the homeowner accept responsibility as their own general contractor.
- Who should complete this affidavit?
- The property owner applying for a building permit to perform permitted work themselves should fill in and sign the affidavit.
- Do I need a notary for the Homeowner Affidavit?
- No. The homeowner signs and dates this document without a notary; it identifies no notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Homeowner Affidavit?
- The form does not specify a submission method or destination. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
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