Wilmington, IL · Greene County
Building Permit Application
Wilmington residents, property owners, and contractors use this application to request a permit for construction, remodeling, demolition, or other listed work.
What this form is
The City of Wilmington building permit application requests project details, the structure’s address, applicant and contractor information, and the estimated cost of the work. The city asks applicants to include supporting documents, such as a signed contract, survey, plans, and relevant specifications or diagrams. The form also includes a project checklist, fee categories, and applicant acknowledgments.
Who needs it
Property owners, residents, and contractors planning construction, remodeling, demolition, or other work listed on the application should complete it.
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 without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application and, if applicable, the homeowner/contractor memorandum.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Wilmington Building Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the project, structure, applicant, contractor, and cost information, and complete the applicable acknowledgments.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Use the checklist to gather applicable contracts, surveys, plans, specifications, and diagrams.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What work does the Wilmington Building Permit Application cover?
- The application lists new construction, remodeling, and demolition, and includes contractor and project information for the proposed work.
- What documents should I attach to the application?
- The checklist may call for a signed contract, property survey, plans or drawings, material specifications, and diagrams for electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work, as applicable.
- Do I need a notary for the Wilmington Building Permit Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application and, if applicable, the homeowner/contractor memorandum.
- How do I submit the Wilmington 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.