Highland Park, IL · Lake County
Property Owner Permit Authorization
Property owners use this form to authorize a contractor to apply for and manage a permit application submitted by someone other than the owner.
What this form is
The City requires this form with permit applications submitted by someone other than the property owner. It identifies the property, project, and contractor, and records the owner’s authorization and agreement to follow applicable laws and regulations.
Who needs it
Property owners must complete and sign this form when someone other than the owner submits a permit application.
How to submit it
Upload the completed form to the permit application on the Civic Access Portal, or email it to [email protected] with the subject “Owner Authorization Form for (STREET ADDRESS)”.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the property owner signs and dates the form, and no notarized attachment or related step is stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Property Owner Permit Authorization form.
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Complete The Form
Enter the property address, project description, contractor details, and property owner information.
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Sign And Date
Have the property owner sign and date the form.
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Submit To The City
Upload the form to the permit application on the Civic Access Portal, or email it to [email protected] using the stated subject line.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Property Owner Permit Authorization?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the property owner signs and dates the form, and no notarized attachment or related step is stated.
- When is this authorization required?
- The form says it is required with permit applications submitted by someone other than the property owner.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for the property address, project description, contractor name and email, and the property owner’s signature, date, printed name, and email.
- How do I submit the Property Owner Permit Authorization?
- Upload it to the permit application on the Civic Access Portal, or email it to [email protected] with the subject “Owner Authorization Form for (STREET ADDRESS)”.
Need something notarized?
This Property Owner Permit Authorization doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.