What work does this Chatham building permit application cover?

It covers garages, accessory structures, fences, and inground or above-ground swimming pools. The application asks for project, property, applicant, owner, and contractor details.

Do I need a notary for the Chatham building permit application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If applying for a pool, include the requested drawing; the document does not say it needs notarization.

What should I include with a swimming pool application?

Submit a drawing of the pool showing its dimensions and pertinent information such as walkways, fencing, and easements. The application says this is required by ordinance.

Chatham, IL · Sangamon County

No notary required

Building Permit Application for Garages, Accessory Structures, Fences, and Swimming Pools

Q: How do I submit the Chatham building permit application?

Email it to 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 or applicants use this application to request a Chatham building permit for a garage, accessory structure, fence, or swimming pool.

What this form is

The Village of Chatham application requests a permit for a garage, accessory structure, fence, or swimming pool. It asks for the work-site address, applicant and owner contact details, project type and description, contractor information, and proposed start date; pool applications also require a drawing showing dimensions and site details.

Who needs it

Applicants planning garage, accessory structure, fence, or swimming pool work in Chatham should complete this application for a building permit.

How to submit it

Email the application to [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; the pool drawing requested as an attachment is not identified as needing notarization.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Village of Chatham building permit application for garages, accessory structures, fences, or swimming pools.
2
Complete the Application
Enter the work address, applicant and owner details, construction type, project description, contractor information, and proposed start date.
3
Gather Pool Drawing
For a swimming pool, include a drawing with dimensions and pertinent details such as walkways, fencing, and easements.
4
Submit to the Village
Email the application to [email protected], or mail or drop it off at the Village of Chatham Utility Office.

Frequently asked questions

What work does this Chatham building permit application cover?: It covers garages, accessory structures, fences, and inground or above-ground swimming pools. The application asks for project, property, applicant, owner, and contractor details.
Do I need a notary for the Chatham building permit application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If applying for a pool, include the requested drawing; the document does not say it needs notarization.
How do I submit the Chatham building permit application?: Email it to [email protected], or mail or drop it off at the Village of Chatham Utility Office, 116 East Mulberry Street, Chatham, Illinois 62629.
What should I include with a swimming pool application?: Submit a drawing of the pool showing its dimensions and pertinent information such as walkways, fencing, and easements. The application says this is required by ordinance.

Need something notarized?

This Building Permit Application for Garages, Accessory Structures, Fences, and Swimming Pools doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.