Mendota, IL · LaSalle County
Residential Building Permit Application
Mendota homeowners and contractors use this application to request a permit for residential construction, repairs, or other listed property improvements.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit for residential improvements in Mendota. It asks for owner and property details, residence type, planned work, project cost, and contractor information. Applicants must describe the project and include a drawing or plans and a marked lot survey; homeowners doing the work without a city-registered contractor must attach a signed Homeowner Affidavit. The form states that work must not begin before permit issuance.
Who needs it
Mendota property owners or their contractors should complete this application before starting residential construction, repairs, or other listed improvements.
How to submit it
Submit the application packet to Mendota City Clerk’s Office, 800 Washington St., Mendota, IL 61342; the form lists 815.539.7459.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; homeowners doing the work without a city-registered contractor 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, property, residence, project, cost, and contractor information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include a drawing or plans and a marked lot survey; attach a signed Homeowner Affidavit if doing the work without a city-registered contractor.
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Submit The Packet
Submit the completed application and attachments to Mendota City Clerk’s Office, 800 Washington St., Mendota, IL 61342.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Mendota Residential Building Permit Application cover?
- It requests information about the property owner, residence, proposed improvements, project cost, and contractor, and provides space to sketch the project location.
- What should I include with the application?
- The form calls for a drawing or plans and a lot survey marked with the project location. If a homeowner will do the work without a city-registered contractor, attach a signed Homeowner Affidavit.
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; homeowners doing the work without a city-registered contractor must attach a signed Homeowner Affidavit.
- How do I submit the Residential Building Permit Application?
- Submit the application packet to Mendota City Clerk’s Office, 800 Washington St., Mendota, IL 61342. The form lists 815.539.7459.
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.