Hanover, IL · Jo Daviess County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners and contractors use this application to request a building permit and temporary certificate of zoning compliance from the Village of Hanover.

What this form is

Use this application to request a building permit and temporary certificate of zoning compliance for proposed construction, additions, alterations, or other work in Hanover. It asks for owner, site, contractor, zoning, parcel, and project details, including dimensions, area, height, cost, and flood zone. Applicants must attach a scaled diagram showing the lot dimensions and the structure’s distance from the property line.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors proposing construction, an addition, an alteration, or other work in Hanover can use this application to request a permit.

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 application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant must attach a scaled diagram, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the owner, site, contractor, and proposed project details requested on the form.

  3. 3

    Attach A Scaled Diagram

    Show the lot dimensions and the structure’s distance from the property line on a diagram drawn to scale.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Village

    Submit the completed application and diagram to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Hanover Building Permit Application?
Property owners or contractors proposing construction, an addition, an alteration, or other work can use the application to request a building permit and temporary certificate of zoning compliance.
What should I attach to the application?
Attach a diagram drawn to scale showing the effect of the request on the site. Label the lot dimensions and the distance from the structure to the property line.
Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requires a scaled diagram, but the form does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
The form identifies the Village of Hanover Zoning Office but does not give submission instructions. 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.