Lockport, IL · Will County
Annexation Application
Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request annexation into Lockport or submit an annexation agreement amendment.
What this form is
This application is for an annexation request, an annexation agreement, or an amendment, and it requires a public hearing. It asks for applicant and property details, current and proposed zoning and uses, and information about interested parties. The checklist also calls for a petition, agreements, property plats, an authorized signature acknowledgment when applicable, and payment of the application fee.
Who needs it
Property owners, contract purchasers, or authorized agents seeking annexation or an annexation agreement amendment in Lockport need this application.
How to submit it
File the application with the City of Lockport’s Community Development Department at City Hall, 222 E. 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Lockport, IL 60441. The form says fees are payable when the application is filed.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; however, an owner consent letter or trust authorization letter must be notarized when applicable.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Annexation Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Choose the annexation request type and provide applicant, property, and interested-party information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Use the checklist to gather the petition, annexation agreements, property plats, and any required authorization documents.
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File With The City
File the application and required materials with the Community Development Department at City Hall; fees are payable when filing.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Lockport Annexation Application used for?
- Use it to apply for annexation by petition or agreement, or to request an amendment to an annexation agreement. The form states that an annexation agreement application requires a public hearing.
- Who can apply for annexation?
- The form allows an owner, contract purchaser, or someone acting for a trust beneficiary or property owner to apply. Some applicants must provide a contract or notarized authorization letter.
- Do I need a notary for the Lockport Annexation Application?
- No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. An owner consent letter or trust authorization letter must be notarized when applicable.
- How do I submit the Lockport Annexation Application?
- File it with the City of Lockport’s Community Development Department at City Hall, 222 E. 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Lockport, IL 60441. Fees are payable when filing.
Need something notarized?
This Annexation Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.