Paxton, IL · Ford County
Building Permit Application
Property owners or contractors use this application to request a building permit and zoning compliance certificate for proposed construction or remodeling in Paxton.
What this form is
The application requests a permit and Certificate of Compliance under Paxton’s Zoning Ordinance for a building or structure the applicant plans to erect or remodel. It asks for owner, architect, and contractor details; property and zoning information; and project descriptions, dimensions, setbacks, and estimated cost. The application must include a plot plan drawn to scale showing the lot, proposed work, and relevant existing buildings.
Who needs it
Owners or contractors planning to erect or remodel a building or structure on property in Paxton 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.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists a plot plan as an attachment, but does not say that plan must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Paxton Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide the requested owner, project, property, building, and construction details, then sign and date the application.
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Prepare the Plot Plan
Include a plot plan drawn to scale showing the lot, proposed building or alteration, its location, and existing buildings that will remain.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application and plot plan to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Paxton Building Permit Application request?
- It requests a building permit and Certificate of Compliance under Paxton’s Zoning Ordinance for a building or structure to be erected or remodeled.
- What must accompany the application?
- The application must be accompanied by a plot plan drawn to scale, showing the lot, proposed building or structural alteration, its location, and existing buildings that will remain.
- Do I need a notary for the Paxton Building Permit Application?
- No. The document is signed and dated without a notary. It requires a plot plan, but does not say that the plan must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Paxton Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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.