Monroe County, IL · Monroe County
Application for Building Permit
Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a Monroe County building permit before beginning construction.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Monroe County · Monroe County, Monroe County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- monroecountyil.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this application to request an Initial Certificate of Zoning Compliance, also called a building permit, before beginning construction. The form asks for applicant and property details, existing and proposed uses, contractor information, structure type, square footage, value, and utilities. Include a legal property description and site plan; the site plan must show the details listed on the form.
Who needs it
A property owner or duly authorized agent must apply before construction, relocation, or alteration covered by the application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Monroe County Zoning Office, 100 South Main Street, Waterloo, IL 62298. The form lists [email protected] and 618-939-8681 Ext. 260 for contact.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and owner, if different, sign, and no notarized attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Monroe County Application for Building Permit.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant, property, construction, contractor, structure, and utility information requested on the form.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include a legal description of the property and attach or draw a site plan with the information required on the form.
- 4
Submit to the Zoning Office
Send or deliver the completed application to the Monroe County Zoning Office at 100 South Main Street, Waterloo, IL 62298.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the building permit application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines for the applicant and, if different, the owner. It does not require notarization or identify any notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the building permit application?
- Submit it to the Monroe County Zoning Office at 100 South Main Street, Waterloo, IL 62298. The form also lists [email protected] and 618-939-8681 Ext. 260.
- What must I attach to the application?
- Include a legal description of the property and a site plan. The plan must show existing and proposed structures and the locations and dimensions specified on the form.
- Who can apply for a Monroe County building permit?
- The property owner or the owner's duly authorized agent can apply. The form requests applicant and property information, proposed construction details, and contractor information.