What projects are listed on the Canton permit application?

The application lists residential and commercial building, demolition, pools, fences, curb cuts, signs, solar panels, and alterations or remodeling, among other project types.

What information does the application request?

It asks for owner, contractor, and applicant details; the project site and estimated cost; applicable license numbers; and a sketch showing structures, dimensions, setbacks, and adjacent streets or alleys.

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It lists no notarized or sworn attachment.

Canton, IL · Fulton County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners, applicants, and contractors use this application to request a Canton permit for building, demolition, pools, fences, signs, and other listed projects.

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit for a project listed on the form, including residential or commercial building, demolition, pools, fences, signs, solar panels, and alterations or remodeling. It asks for property, contractor, applicant, and project details, estimated cost, license numbers when applicable, and a site sketch with structures and setbacks. Demolition and new construction applicants must obtain a Canton Water Department signature before submitting to Planning & Zoning.

Who needs it

Property owners, applicants, or contractors planning a project listed on the form need to complete it to request a Canton building permit.

How to submit it

For demolition and new construction, present the application to the Canton Water Department for signature before submitting it to Planning & Zoning. The form does not provide an address or email.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer agrees to the stated requirements, and the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Canton Building Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property, applicant, contractor, project, estimated cost, and applicable license information.
3
Add The Required Sketch
Sketch structures, dimensions, setbacks, adjacent streets or alleys, and a north arrow as requested.
4
Obtain Water Department Review
For demolition and new construction, present the application to the Canton Water Department for signature.
5
Submit To Planning & Zoning
Submit the application to Planning & Zoning after the Water Department signature when required.

Frequently asked questions

What projects are listed on the Canton permit application?: The application lists residential and commercial building, demolition, pools, fences, curb cuts, signs, solar panels, and alterations or remodeling, among other project types.
What information does the application request?: It asks for owner, contractor, and applicant details; the project site and estimated cost; applicable license numbers; and a sketch showing structures, dimensions, setbacks, and adjacent streets or alleys.
Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?: For demolition and new construction, present the application to the Canton Water Department for signature before submitting it to Planning & Zoning. The form does not give an address or email.

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.