What projects does the Athens Building Permit Application cover?

The application covers new construction, modifications to existing structures, and residential inground swimming pools. It requests project details and property information.

What should I include with the application?

The document requires a full set of plans for new construction. For modifications, it asks for a property sketch showing existing and proposed structures, dimensions, setbacks, driveways, and parking areas.

How do I submit the Athens Building Permit Application?

Submit it to the City of Athens Department of Zoning, PO Box 268, Athens, Illinois 62613. The document says fees are paid to the city clerk and lists a minimum application fee of $50.

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

No. The property owner and applicant sign and date the application without a notary. The document does not list any notarized attachment or sworn step.

Athens, IL · Menard County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to request a City of Athens building permit for new construction, modifications, or a residential inground swimming pool.

What this form is

The City of Athens Department of Zoning application requests a permit for new construction, modifications to existing structures, or a residential inground swimming pool. It asks for owner and applicant details, the property’s legal description, estimated construction cost, and project information. Applicants must provide plans for new construction and a property sketch for modifications; additional well or septic permits may be required before a permit is issued.

Who needs it

Property owners or their applicants proposing new construction, modifications to an existing structure, or a residential inground swimming pool use this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the City of Athens Department of Zoning, PO Box 268, Athens, Illinois 62613. The document lists a minimum application fee of $50, with fees paid to the city clerk.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated by the property owner and applicant without a notary; no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the City of Athens Building Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide owner and applicant details, the property’s legal description, estimated construction cost, and information about the proposed work.
3
Gather Required Plans Or Sketches
Attach a full set of plans for new construction. For modifications, provide the property sketch and details requested on the application.
4
Submit To The City
Send the application to the City of Athens Department of Zoning at PO Box 268, Athens, Illinois 62613.

Frequently asked questions

What projects does the Athens Building Permit Application cover?: The application covers new construction, modifications to existing structures, and residential inground swimming pools. It requests project details and property information.
What should I include with the application?: The document requires a full set of plans for new construction. For modifications, it asks for a property sketch showing existing and proposed structures, dimensions, setbacks, driveways, and parking areas.
How do I submit the Athens Building Permit Application?: Submit it to the City of Athens Department of Zoning, PO Box 268, Athens, Illinois 62613. The document says fees are paid to the city clerk and lists a minimum application fee of $50.
Do I need a notary for the Athens Building Permit Application?: No. The property owner and applicant sign and date the application without a notary. The document does not list any notarized attachment or sworn step.

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.