East Alton, IL · Madison County
Excavating Permit Application
Property owners or contractors use this application to request permission to excavate in or tunnel under an East Alton street, parkway, alley, or sidewalk.
What this form is
The application requests a permit to excavate in or tunnel under a Village of East Alton street, parkway, alley, or sidewalk. It asks for the property and owner details, contractor details, applicant selection and signature, excavation purpose, and dates. Applicants agree to follow village requirements, provide evidence of insurance or a bond, pay the $150 permit fee with the application, and restore the surface within thirty calendar days from when work starts.
Who needs it
A property owner or owner's agent seeking to excavate in or tunnel under a Village of East Alton street, parkway, alley, or sidewalk needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application with the $150 permit fee to the Village of East Alton, 119 W. Main St., East Alton, IL 62024. The application also requires evidence of public liability insurance or a $50,000 bond.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer must provide evidence of public liability insurance or a $50,000 bond.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Excavating Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the property, owner, contractor, applicant, signature, date, and excavation purpose details.
- 3
Gather Required Insurance Evidence
Provide evidence of a public liability insurance policy listing the Village as an additional insured, or a $50,000 bond.
- 4
Submit To The Village
Submit the application with the $150 permit fee to 119 W. Main St., East Alton, IL 62024.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the East Alton excavating permit application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requires evidence of public liability insurance or a $50,000 bond.
- How do I submit the East Alton excavating permit application?
- Submit the application with the $150 permit fee to the Village of East Alton at 119 W. Main St., East Alton, IL 62024.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the property address, owner and contractor contact details, applicant selection, signature, dates, and purpose for the excavation.
- What requirements does the applicant agree to?
- The applicant agrees to follow village ordinances, provide insurance evidence or a bond, pay the permit fee, and restore the street within thirty calendar days from when work starts.
