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

No. The application has signature lines for the applicant and, if different, the owner, but no notary block. The signer signs and dates it.

How do I submit the Residential Building Permit Application?

The document does not specify where to submit the application. Check the city website for current contact details; drawings must be emailed as a PDF to zoning@waterloo.il.us.

When is a gas or electric service application needed?

The application guidelines require a completed and signed Natural Gas Service or Electric Service application if that service is requested.

Waterloo, IL · Monroe County

No notary required

Building Permit Application - Residential

This application lets property owners, contractors, and other applicants request a residential building permit and certificate of zoning compliance from Waterloo.

What this form is

Use this application for one- and two-family dwellings, multifamily dwellings, and additions to existing residential buildings. The city requires a completed, signed application and a site plan, plus drawings of the floor plan, elevation, and a roof, wall, or foundation cross-section. It also collects applicant, property, construction, utility, and contractor information; separate utility applications are required if gas or electric service is requested.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a building permit for a residential dwelling or an addition to an existing residential building in Waterloo need this application.

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 document is signed without a notary; the applicant and, if different, the owner sign the application and the signer dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the residential building permit application PDF.
2
Complete And Sign The Application
Fill in the applicant, property, construction, utility, and contractor details, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Drawings
Prepare a detailed site plan and floor plan, elevation, and roof, wall, or foundation cross-section drawings.
4
Email The Drawings
Email a PDF of all drawings to [email protected].
5
Submit The Application
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Permit Application?: No. The application has signature lines for the applicant and, if different, the owner, but no notary block. The signer signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Residential Building Permit Application?: The document does not specify where to submit the application. Check the city website for current contact details; drawings must be emailed as a PDF to [email protected].
What attachments are required with this application?: Include a detailed site plan and drawings of the floor plan, elevation, and a roof, wall, or foundation cross-section. Email a PDF of all drawings to [email protected].
When is a gas or electric service application needed?: The application guidelines require a completed and signed Natural Gas Service or Electric Service application if that service is requested.

Need something notarized?

This Building Permit Application - Residential doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.