Elmwood, IL · Peoria County
New Residential and Commercial Building Permit Application
Property owners, applicants, and contractors use this application to request a building permit for a new residence or commercial building in Elmwood.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit before beginning construction of a new residence or commercial building in Elmwood. It asks for project, applicant, contractor, and property details, including the proposed use, estimated cost, and building features. Applicants must include floor plans and two sets of full-size plans, and should provide a site plan or complete the graph provided.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking approval to build a new residence or commercial building in Elmwood should complete this application before starting work.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Building / Zoning Department, City of Elmwood, 201 W Main St, Elmwood, Illinois 61529. Include two sets of full-size plans and required floor plans; the form lists permit fees.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the New Residential and Commercial Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide the applicant, contractor, property, project, and building details requested on the form.
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Gather Required Plans
Include floor plans and two sets of full-size plans; provide a site plan or complete the graph as directed.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application and plans to the Building / Zoning Department, City of Elmwood, at 201 W Main St, Elmwood, Illinois 61529.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the New Residential and Commercial Building Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the building permit application?
- Submit it to the Building / Zoning Department at 201 W Main St, Elmwood, Illinois 61529. Include two sets of full-size plans and the required floor plans.
- What projects does this application cover?
- The application is for new residential homes and commercial buildings. The form directs applicants to use other applications for projects such as remodeling, fences, garages, sheds, signs, decks, porches, and pools.
- What information and plans does the application request?
- It requests applicant, contractor, and property details, project use and cost, and building features. It also calls for floor plans and two sets of full-size plans, plus a site plan or the completed graph.
Need something notarized?
This New Residential and Commercial Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.