Paris, IL · Edgar County
Demolition Permit Application
Property owners or their agents use this application to request a City of Paris permit before demolishing a building or structure.
What this form is
The City of Paris uses this application to review demolition work within city limits or the 1½-mile zoning limit. It asks for the owner or agent’s information, the demolition site and work details, contractor and utility-related information when applicable, and signatures. The accompanying fact sheet describes permit requirements, including a $20 fee due when applying, site preparation, utility disconnection, and completion requirements.
Who needs it
A property owner, or an agent acting for the owner, must obtain this permit before demolition work starts when the fact sheet’s location and structure requirements apply.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The fact sheet says the $20 permit fee is due with the application.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the owner or agent just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the City of Paris Demolition Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the owner or agent, demolition site, work details, and applicable contractor and utility information.
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Gather Required Information
Include applicable information about plumbing, an abandoned well, or a septic tank as requested on the form.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form. The fact sheet says the $20 permit fee is due at application.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Demolition Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the document lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- Who applies for a demolition permit in Paris?
- The property owner is responsible for obtaining the permit before work starts, though an agent, such as a contractor, may apply.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for owner or agent details, the proposed demolition address and work description, contractor information, and plumbing or other details when applicable.
- How do I submit the Demolition Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The fact sheet says the $20 permit fee is due with the application.