Centralia, IL · Marion County
Building Permit Application
Property owners and contractors use this application to request a building permit for construction, additions, alterations, repairs, or relocation in Centralia.
What this form is
Centralia requires a building permit before construction can begin, and the application says permit fees must be paid before work commences. Applicants provide the property location, improvement type and cost, building details, and owner and contractor information. Each section must be completed, and a scaled site plan showing the property and proposed improvements must accompany the application.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents and contractors seeking a permit for a building or improvement in Centralia need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required plot plan to Centralia Planning Department, 222 S. Poplar, Centralia, IL 62801. The form lists (618) 533-7623 and [email protected].
About notarization
No notary is required; the owner or agent signs and dates the certification, and the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application for construction or improvements in Centralia.
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Complete Each Section
Fill in the property, project, building, owner, contractor, and subcontractor details, then sign and date the certification.
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Prepare The Plot Plan
Attach a scaled plot plan showing property dimensions, existing and proposed structures, distances from property lines, adjacent streets, easements, and access features.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and plot plan to Centralia Planning Department at 222 S. Poplar, Centralia, IL 62801.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Centralia Building Permit Application ask for?
- It asks for property and project details, estimated work cost, structural and building characteristics, owner and contractor information, subcontractors, and certifications. A scaled plot plan must accompany the application.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The owner or agent signs and dates the certification; the form does not list a notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application and required plot plan to Centralia Planning Department, 222 S. Poplar, Centralia, IL 62801. The form also lists a phone number and email address.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.