Prairie Grove, IL · McHenry County
Occupancy Request Form
Prairie Grove’s Occupancy Request Form collects business, building, zoning, and emergency contact information from owners or tenants before a certificate of occupancy is issued.
What this form is
The Village requires a certificate of occupancy when occupancy, a tenant, or a business owner changes, and the form is required before the certificate is issued. It asks for business and owner details, the type of business, operating hours, space and storage information, and local emergency contacts. The Building Department conducts an occupancy walk-through inspection when the building’s use or tenant changes.
Who needs it
A business owner or tenant completing an occupancy change in Prairie Grove needs to provide this form before the certificate of occupancy is issued.
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 form is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step requiring a sworn statement.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Occupancy Request Form PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter business, owner, building, operating, storage, and emergency contact information, then sign and date the form.
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Gather Attachments
The document does not identify any attachments to gather.
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Submit To The Village
Submit the form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Prairie Grove Occupancy Request Form for?
- It provides the Village with business, building, zoning, responsible party, and emergency contact information before a certificate of occupancy is issued.
- Who needs to complete the Occupancy Request Form?
- Owners or tenants changing occupancy, tenants, or business ownership need to provide the form. The Village requires a certificate of occupancy before a business may open.
- Do I need a notary for the Occupancy Request Form?
- No. The form is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step requiring a sworn statement.
- How do I submit the Occupancy Request Form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Call the Building Department at 815-455-0920 to schedule the occupancy walk-through inspection.
Need something notarized?
This Occupancy Request Form doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.