What does the temporary flood zone permit allow?

It allows the named applicant to begin construction in flood zones A, AE, or AH while meeting the requirements marked on the document. It is not a permit to finish construction.

What information and requirements does the document cover?

The document provides space for the construction location and states the reason for the temporary permit. It describes elevation certification or engineered permanent openings as possible requirements.

Do I need a notary for the Temporary Flood Zone Permit?

No. The applicant signs and dates the affidavit without a notary, and the document specifies no notarized or sworn attachment.

Whiteside County, IL · Whiteside County

No notary required

Temporary Flood Zone Permit to Build in Flood Zones A/AE/AH

This temporary permit lets an applicant begin specified construction in a flood zone while meeting elevation or engineered-opening requirements.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Whiteside County · Whiteside County, Whiteside County, Illinois
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: whitesidecountyil.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Whiteside County issues this temporary permit only to allow an applicant to begin construction in flood zones A, AE, or AH while meeting the applicable requirements marked on the document. It asks for the construction location and reason, and the applicant must sign and date an affidavit acknowledging that this is not permission to finish construction; the document describes elevation certification or engineered permanent openings as possible requirements.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking to begin construction in a Whiteside County flood zone under the elevation or engineered-opening requirements described on the permit needs this document.

How to submit it

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

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the affidavit, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Permit
Download the Temporary Flood Zone Permit PDF.
2
Complete the Permit
Provide the construction location and mark the applicable requirement described on the document.
3
Gather Required Certificates
If applicable, arrange for the surveyor or engineer certifications described on the form.
4
Submit to the County
Submit the form to the county department named on it; check the county website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the temporary flood zone permit allow?: It allows the named applicant to begin construction in flood zones A, AE, or AH while meeting the requirements marked on the document. It is not a permit to finish construction.
What information and requirements does the document cover?: The document provides space for the construction location and states the reason for the temporary permit. It describes elevation certification or engineered permanent openings as possible requirements.
Do I need a notary for the Temporary Flood Zone Permit?: No. The applicant signs and dates the affidavit without a notary, and the document specifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Temporary Flood Zone Permit?: Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Temporary Flood Zone Permit to Build in Flood Zones A/AE/AH doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.