Who uses the Commercial Building Permit Application?

Commercial property owners or their contractors use the application to provide project information and request a building permit from the Village of Bethalto.

What plans and documents does the packet list?

The packet lists three sets of signed engineered plans and specifications, along with items such as area, electrical, sprinkler or fire alarm, and plumbing plans, plus soil and erosion control plans.

Do I need a notary for the Commercial Building Permit Application?

No. The application is signed by the owner or applicant without a notary, and the packet does not list a notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Commercial Building Permit Application?

The Building and Zoning Department accepts applications Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 101 S. Prairie Street, Bethalto, IL 62010.

Bethalto, IL · Madison County

No notary required

Commercial Building Permit Application

Commercial property owners or their contractors use this application to request a Bethalto building permit and provide project, building, and contractor details.

What this form is

The Village requires a completed application for proposed commercial building projects. It asks for parcel and owner information, contractor details, building dimensions and use, and project specifications; the packet also lists required plans and other supporting documents. Commercial plans go through review, and the permit expires 18 months after issuance.

Who needs it

Commercial property owners or their contractors should complete this application for a proposed commercial building project in Bethalto.

How to submit it

The Building and Zoning Department lists its address as 101 S. Prairie Street, Bethalto, IL 62010. Applications are accepted Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the application asks the owner or applicant to sign, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Commercial Building Permit Application packet.
2
Complete the Application
Provide the requested parcel, owner, contractor, building, and project information, then sign the application.
3
Gather Required Plans
Prepare three sets of signed engineered plans and specifications and the other applicable plans and documents listed in the packet.
4
Submit to the Village
Submit the application to the Building and Zoning Department at 101 S. Prairie Street during its listed application hours.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Commercial Building Permit Application?: Commercial property owners or their contractors use the application to provide project information and request a building permit from the Village of Bethalto.
What plans and documents does the packet list?: The packet lists three sets of signed engineered plans and specifications, along with items such as area, electrical, sprinkler or fire alarm, and plumbing plans, plus soil and erosion control plans.
Do I need a notary for the Commercial Building Permit Application?: No. The application is signed by the owner or applicant without a notary, and the packet does not list a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Commercial Building Permit Application?: The Building and Zoning Department accepts applications Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 101 S. Prairie Street, Bethalto, IL 62010.

Need something notarized?

This Commercial Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.