Brighton, IL · Macoupin County
Application for Permit to Own Fowl and/or Rabbits
Brighton residents who own eligible fowl or rabbits use this application to request an annual permit for the proposed coop or run address.
What this form is
Use this application to request an annual permit to keep eligible fowl or rabbits in Brighton. The form asks for applicant and proposed coop or run details, animal types, and confirmation of notice to nearby property owners; it also asks whether HOA approval applies. It states animal limits and requires the applicant to affirm familiarity with the village ordinance and agreement to comply.
Who needs it
A Brighton resident who owns eligible fowl or rabbits and lives at the proposed coop or run address in a single-family dwelling needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Village Clerk's office. The form lists a $25 fee and says payment may be made by cash, check, or credit.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it asks the signer to affirm notice to nearby property owners but does not require that statement to be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Fowl and Rabbit Permit Application.
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Complete the Application
Enter applicant and proposed coop or run details, select animal types, and complete the requested acknowledgments.
- 3
Gather Supporting Items
Submit the Surrounding Property Owner Acknowledgment form and, if applicable, current written HOA approval. Provide the requested notice details for nearby property owners.
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Submit to the Village
Submit the application to the Village Clerk's office with the $25 fee; the form lists cash, check, or credit as payment options.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Fowl and Rabbit Permit Application?
- No. Sign and date the application; the statement affirming notice to nearby property owners does not require notarization.
- Who can apply for a Brighton fowl or rabbit permit?
- The applicant must own the animals and live in a single-family dwelling at the proposed coop or run address. The form allows specified fowl and rabbits, subject to the stated limits.
- What information and supporting items does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, animal types, and confirmation of notice to nearby property owners. It also asks about HOA approval and says to submit a Surrounding Property Owner Acknowledgment form.
- How do I submit the Fowl and Rabbit Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Village Clerk's office. The form lists a $25 fee and accepts cash, check, or credit.