Herrin, IL · Williamson County
Building Permit Application
Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request a Herrin building permit and provide project, property, and construction details.
What this form is
Herrin requires the application to be completed in its entirety, with all required information received and approved before a permit can issue or construction can begin. It asks for the building location, property description, proposed use, construction details, project cost, and owner and contractor information. Depending on the project, applicants must also provide a floor plan or site plan and, for certain residences, a lot drawing.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants proposing building work in Herrin should complete this application and provide the required project information and plans.
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 signer acknowledges the information is true and accurate, and required plans are attachments, not notarized documents.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Herrin Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete All Required Fields
Fill out the application in its entirety, including the building location, proposed use, construction details, project cost, and contact information.
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Gather Required Plans
Include the floor plan, site plan, or lot drawing required for the proposed use, as described on the form.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required information to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Herrin Building Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Required plans are attachments and are not identified as notarized documents.
- How do I submit the Herrin Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What plans must accompany the application?
- A floor plan is required for single-family residential uses, and site plan requirements apply to multifamily and non-residential uses. The form also requests a lot drawing for a single-family residence or duplex.
- Can construction begin before the permit is issued?
- No. The form says no permit will issue and construction shall not begin until the permit fee is paid and all required information has been received and approved.
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.