Dakota, IL · Stephenson County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners and contractors use this application to request a Village of Dakota building permit and provide details about the proposed construction.

What this form is

The Village of Dakota uses this application to review proposed construction and determine whether to approve a building permit. Applicants provide property owner and contractor contact details, the project address and description, and whether a variance is needed. A site plot plan is required, showing property lines, easements, streets, structures, and yard dimensions; the form also lists permit fees and project requirements.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking a permit for proposed construction in Dakota should complete the application, with contractor details included when applicable.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Village of Dakota Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the property owner, project site, proposed construction, contractor, and variance information requested.

  3. 3

    Prepare The Site Plot Plan

    Attach the required plot plan showing property lines, easements, streets, structures, and yard dimensions.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed application and required plot plan to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
Who should complete the Dakota building permit application?
Property owners seeking a permit for proposed construction should complete the application. It also requests contractor information when applicable.
What must I include with the application?
A site plot plan is required. It should show property lines, easements, street names, structures on the lot, and dimensions from structures to property lines.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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.