Hillsboro, IL · Montgomery County
Application for Building Permit and Certificate of Zoning Compliance
Hillsboro property owners or applicants use this application to request a building permit and/or certificate of zoning compliance for a construction project.
What this form is
The City of Hillsboro application covers projects ranging from residences and additions to signs, fences, pools, and commercial solar arrays. It asks for applicant and owner contact details, project description, structure dimensions and cost, and contractor information; it also calls for accompanying descriptions, plans, and specifications. The form includes a building permit fee schedule.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant planning a project listed on the form should use it to apply for a building permit and/or certificate of zoning compliance.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details before sending.
About notarization
No notary is required; the applicant or owner signs and dates the application, and no notarized attachment or related step is stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the building permit and zoning compliance application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant and owner details, project information, dimensions, cost, and contractor details.
- 3
Gather Project Documents
Prepare the accompanying descriptions, plans, and specifications referenced on the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Hillsboro building permit application cover?
- It covers building and zoning compliance applications for projects such as residences, additions, accessory buildings, signs, fences, pools, and commercial solar arrays.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It requests applicant and owner contact details, a project description, structure dimensions and cost, and information about contractors and other tradespeople.
- Do I need a notary for the Hillsboro building permit application?
- No. The applicant or owner signs and dates the application; the form does not state that an attachment or related step must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Hillsboro building permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details before sending.
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