Highwood, IL · Lake County
Application for a Building Permit
Property owners and contractors use this application to request a Highwood building permit and provide project, property, contractor, and work details.
What this form is
Use this application to provide information about a proposed building project in Highwood, including the property address and use, owner and contractor details, and a description of the work. The form asks applicants to include plans and states that the permit authorizes only work for which a fee is noted and paid. Additional applications and permits may be required for plumbing, utility taps, electrical, sidewalk, and heating or air-conditioning work.
Who needs it
Property owners and contractors use this application when requesting a Highwood building permit for described work at a property.
How to submit it
Email the completed application to [email protected]; physical copies are not accepted at City Hall. Include plans with the application.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the property owner signs and dates it, and the form identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Highwood Application for a Building Permit.
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Complete the Application
Fill it out completely with the property, owner, contractor, and proposed work information.
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Gather the Plans
Include plans with the application, as requested on the form.
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Email the Application
Email the completed application to [email protected]; physical copies are not accepted at City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Highwood building permit application request?
- It asks for the property address and use, owner and contractor contact information, contractor type and license number, and a detailed description of the work.
- Do I need a notary for the Highwood building permit application?
- No. The property owner signs and dates this application without a notary; the form identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Highwood building permit application?
- Email the completed application to [email protected] and include plans. The form says physical copies are not accepted at City Hall.
Need something notarized?
This Application for a Building Permit doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.