Pontoon Beach, IL · Madison County
Residential Building Permit Application
This application requests a building permit for one- or two-family dwelling construction or other regulated work, and is completed by the property owner or authorized agent.
What this form is
Pontoon Beach requires an owner or authorized agent to apply to the building official and obtain a permit before covered construction, alterations, repairs, demolition, occupancy changes, or regulated building-system work. The application asks for property, project, building, floodplain, utility, and cost details, along with owner and contractor information and signatures. It also lists the plans and supporting documents required for a complete application.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents planning work covered by the application must apply before starting the work and obtain the required permit.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated by the applicant or owner and contractor or builder; it does not call for a notary or a sworn attachment.
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 the requested property, project, building, floodplain, utility, and cost information, and obtain the required signatures.
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Gather Required Plans
Prepare one complete set of plans and the supporting documents listed in the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and required materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Pontoon Beach residential building permit application?
- A property owner or authorized agent uses it to apply for a permit for covered work on a one- or two-family dwelling.
- What plans and information does the application request?
- It asks for property, project, building, floodplain, utility, and cost details. The document also lists plot and site plans, building plans, and structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing information.
- Do I need a notary for the residential building permit application?
- No. The application calls for signatures and dates from the applicant or owner and contractor or builder, but does not require a notary or a sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the residential building permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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.