Who uses the Chatham Building Permit Application?

Property owners or applicants use it to request a permit for listed construction work, such as new buildings, remodels, additions, and basement finishing.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for the project address and zoning, applicant and owner contacts, construction type, contractor details, project information, and proposed start date.

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?

No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.

Chatham, IL · Sangamon County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Q: How do I submit the Building Permit Application?

Email it to Casey Erickson at caseye@chathamil.gov, or mail or drop it off at the Village of Chatham Utility Office, 116 East Mulberry Street, Chatham, Illinois 62629.

Property owners and contractors use this application to request a Village of Chatham building permit for new construction, remodeling, additions, and other listed work.

What this form is

The Village of Chatham uses this application to review proposed building work, including new construction, remodeling, additions, and basement finishing. It asks for the project address and zoning classification, applicant and owner contact details, construction type, contractor information, project details, and proposed start date. New construction requires an Erosion Control Application with this form; commercial projects require architect-approved drawings for plan review.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants planning the listed construction or remodeling work in Chatham should complete this application.

How to submit it

Email the application to Casey Erickson at [email protected], or mail or drop it off at the Village of Chatham Utility Office, 116 East Mulberry Street, Chatham, Illinois 62629.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Village of Chatham Building Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the project, applicant, owner, contractor, construction, and proposed start-date information requested on the form.
3
Gather Required Attachments
For new construction, include an Erosion Control Application. Commercial projects require architect-approved drawings for plan review.
4
Submit To The Village
Email the application to Casey Erickson, or mail or drop it off at the Village of Chatham Utility Office.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Chatham Building Permit Application?: Property owners or applicants use it to request a permit for listed construction work, such as new buildings, remodels, additions, and basement finishing.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for the project address and zoning, applicant and owner contacts, construction type, contractor details, project information, and proposed start date.
Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?: Email it to Casey Erickson at [email protected], or mail or drop it off at the Village of Chatham Utility Office, 116 East Mulberry Street, Chatham, Illinois 62629.

Need something notarized?

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