Mendota, IL · LaSalle County
Residential Building Permit Application
Mendota homeowners and contractors use this application to request a permit for residential construction, repairs, replacements, and other listed property improvements.
What this form is
This application requests a building permit for residential work in Mendota, including construction, repairs, replacements, and improvements such as decks, fences, garages, and pools. It asks for owner and property details, residence type, project description and cost, contractor information, and a sketch of the proposed work. Applicants must include plans or a lot survey when applicable; homeowners doing the work must attach a signed Homeowner Affidavit.
Who needs it
Mendota property owners or contractors planning residential construction or listed improvements should complete this application before work begins.
How to submit it
Submit the application packet to the Mendota City Clerk’s Office, 800 Washington St., Mendota, IL 61342. The form lists 815.539.7459 for the office and [email protected] for the building inspector.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; homeowners performing the work must attach a signed Homeowner Affidavit.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Residential Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide owner and property information, select the residence and improvements, describe the work, estimate its cost, and enter contractor details.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include plans or a marked plot or GIS lot survey as applicable. If you are doing the work yourself, attach a signed Homeowner Affidavit.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application packet to the Mendota City Clerk’s Office, 800 Washington St., Mendota, IL 61342.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; homeowners performing the work must attach a signed Homeowner Affidavit.
- How do I submit the residential building permit application?
- Submit the application packet to the Mendota City Clerk’s Office at 800 Washington St., Mendota, IL 61342. The form lists the office phone and the building inspector’s email.
- What attachments may be required with the application?
- Attach plans or a GIS lot survey when applicable. Include a plot survey or marked GIS lot survey showing the project location; homeowners doing the work must attach a signed Homeowner Affidavit.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for owner and parcel details, residence type, project information and approximate cost, contractor details, and a sketch showing property dimensions, improvements, setbacks, and north.
Need something notarized?
This Residential Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.