Who uses the Rock Falls building permit application?

Property owners or contractors can use it to apply for a permit for residential or commercial improvement work and provide project, site, and contact details.

What should I attach to the application?

For fence, pool, accessory building, deck, or patio work, the form requests an 8½-by-11-inch drawing showing the lot, setbacks, existing and proposed buildings, proposed fence locations, and located property pins.

Do I need a notary for the Rock Falls building permit application?

No. This application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it. The form requests a drawing for certain projects, but does not say that the drawing must be notarized.

How do I submit the Rock Falls building permit application?

Email it to build@rockfalls61071.com at least 24 hours before beginning the project. The form lists a $3.00 processing fee for credit or debit card payment.

Rock Falls, IL · Whiteside County

No notary required

Residential/Commercial Building Permit Application

Property owners and contractors use this application to request a Rock Falls building permit and describe proposed residential or commercial improvement work.

What this form is

The application collects contact and site information, the scope and anticipated start date of the work, and estimated improvement costs. It covers work such as alterations, additions, pools, fences, accessory buildings, decks, patios, and electrical or HVAC work. For fences, pools, accessory buildings, decks, or patios, it requests additional details and calls for an 8½-by-11-inch drawing showing lot size, setbacks, buildings, proposed fence locations, and located property pins.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors planning residential or commercial improvement work in Rock Falls can use this application to request a building permit.

How to submit it

Email the application to [email protected] at least 24 hours before beginning the project. The form also lists credit or debit card payment with a $3.00 processing fee.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it also requests an attached drawing for certain projects, and the signer just signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Rock Falls residential/commercial building permit application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Provide contact and site information, describe the work, enter anticipated start and cost details, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Drawing
For fence, pool, accessory building, deck, or patio work, attach the drawing described on the form.
4
Email the Application
Email the application to [email protected] at least 24 hours before beginning the project.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Rock Falls building permit application?: Property owners or contractors can use it to apply for a permit for residential or commercial improvement work and provide project, site, and contact details.
What should I attach to the application?: For fence, pool, accessory building, deck, or patio work, the form requests an 8½-by-11-inch drawing showing the lot, setbacks, existing and proposed buildings, proposed fence locations, and located property pins.
Do I need a notary for the Rock Falls building permit application?: No. This application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it. The form requests a drawing for certain projects, but does not say that the drawing must be notarized.
How do I submit the Rock Falls building permit application?: Email it to [email protected] at least 24 hours before beginning the project. The form lists a $3.00 processing fee for credit or debit card payment.

Need something notarized?

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