Hillsboro, IL · Montgomery County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Property applicants use this application to describe proposed work and request a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Hillsboro Historic Preservation Commission.
What this form is
This application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for work at a property in Hillsboro. It asks for the property address or legal description, applicant and owner contact details, present use, work description, contact person, estimated project cost, and documentation such as plans, drawings, photographs, or samples.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed property work can use this form to provide project and contact information.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Hillsboro Historic Preservation Commission at 447 South Main, Hillsboro, IL 62049. The form lists a $10 filing fee and provides commission phone and fax numbers.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signature is the only signature block shown.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the property, applicant, owner, work, contact, and estimated project cost information requested.
- 3
Gather Project Documentation
Include applicable site plans, building plans or elevations, samples, drawings, photographs, or other documentation.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it with the $10 filing fee to the Hillsboro Historic Preservation Commission.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Certificate of Appropriateness Application request?
- The form asks for the property address or legal description, applicant and owner contact details, present use, work description, contact person, estimated project cost, and supporting documentation.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- No. The application has an applicant signature and date line but no notary block. The signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- Submit it to the Hillsboro Historic Preservation Commission at 447 South Main, Hillsboro, IL 62049. The form lists a $10 filing fee.
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