Sherman, IL · Sangamon County
Demolition of a Structure Permit
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a Sherman permit before demolishing a structure on a property.
What this form is
Sherman requires this application before issuing a permit to demolish a structure. It asks for property, owner, contractor, and emergency contact details, plus a plot plan showing the structure and its distances from the lot lines. Applicants also document required notifications, obtain utility disconnection verification, sign the affidavit, and submit the applicable permit fee.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives seeking to demolish a structure in Sherman need to complete and submit this permit application.
How to submit it
Apply with the Village Clerk at 401 St. John’s Drive, Sherman, IL 62684, or email [email protected]. The application says review will not begin until required information is submitted and the permit fee is paid.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it requires the applicant to sign and date the affidavit and application, with no notarized attachment specified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Demolition of a Structure Permit application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Print or type legibly, complete every applicable part, and sign and date the affidavit and application.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach the required plot plan and written verification from each utility company for service disconnection.
- 4
Submit To The Village
Apply with the Village Clerk at the address or email listed on the form, with all required information and the permit fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Demolition of a Structure Permit?
- No. The application requires signatures and dates but does not specify notarization; it also does not list any notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the demolition permit application?
- Apply with the Village Clerk at 401 St. John’s Drive in Sherman or email [email protected]. The application says required information and the permit fee must be submitted for review.
- What must I attach to the application?
- Attach a plot plan showing the structure’s location, a north indicator, and distances to the front, back, and side lot lines. Written utility disconnection verification is also required.
- Who should complete this application?
- The property owner or their representative applying for a permit to demolish a structure in Sherman should complete the application.
Need something notarized?
This Demolition of a Structure Permit doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.