What temporary structures can I request a permit for?

The form lists storage units, trailers, and event tents. It asks applicants to circle the appropriate permit type.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for the date, applicant’s name and phone number, placement address, whether placement is on private property or a street or alley, and the applicant’s signature.

Do I need a notary for the Temporary Structure Permit Application?

No. The application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the form mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.

Waterloo, IL · Monroe County

No notary required

Temporary Structure Permit Application

Waterloo’s Temporary Structure Permit Application lets applicants request permission to place a storage unit, trailer, or event tent temporarily.

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit for a storage unit, trailer, or event tent. It asks for the applicant’s name, phone number, placement address, structure type, and requested time length where applicable. The form notes that temporary structures cannot be placed on an easement and lists conditions for storage units on public streets or alleys.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking to place a storage unit, trailer, or event tent temporarily in Waterloo should complete 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 application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Temporary Structure Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the applicant and placement details, select a permit type, and sign and date the application.
3
Check The Placement Conditions
Review the form’s restrictions on easements and its conditions for storage units placed on public streets or alleys.
4
Submit The Application
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What temporary structures can I request a permit for?: The form lists storage units, trailers, and event tents. It asks applicants to circle the appropriate permit type.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for the date, applicant’s name and phone number, placement address, whether placement is on private property or a street or alley, and the applicant’s signature.
Do I need a notary for the Temporary Structure Permit Application?: No. The application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the form mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Temporary Structure Permit Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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