Sterling, IL · Whiteside County
Building Permit Application
Sterling property owners or applicants use this application to describe proposed construction work and provide project, contractor, and applicant information.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit for work described in the form, including new construction, demolition, additions or remodeling, repairs, roofing, and siding. It asks for the project address, owner contact details, work type and description, proposed use, project cost, contractor information, and the applicant’s signature and date; list all subcontractors or attach a separate sheet if needed.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a building permit for proposed work in Sterling use this form to provide project details and certify the application information.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Building Department at 212 3rd Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081. The form lists 815-632-6624 and office hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF for Sterling.
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Complete Project Details
Provide the project address, owner information, construction details, proposed use, and total project cost.
- 3
List Contractors
List all subcontractors; attach a separate sheet if needed.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the Building Department at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Building Permit Application ask for?
- It asks for the project address, owner details, construction type and description, proposed use, project cost, contractor information, and the applicant’s signature and date.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block or notarized attachment; the applicant just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- The form lists the Building Department at 212 3rd Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081. It also lists phone 815-632-6624 and weekday office hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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.