Winnebago, IL · Winnebago County
Building Permit Application (Deck, Pool, Fence, Roof, Etc.)
Winnebago property owners or their agents use this application to request permits for listed building improvements, including decks, pools, fences, and roofs.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for listed work such as a shed, pool, fence, deck, roof, or electrical service upgrade. It asks for property and owner details, the parcel number, contractor contact information, estimated improvement cost, and the work description; a diagram must be attached or drawn on the back. The form states that other improvements require the long permit form.
Who needs it
A property owner or agent seeking a permit for work listed on the application should complete and sign it.
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 owner or agent just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Winnebago building permit application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Fill in the property, owner, work, parcel, contractor, and estimated cost details, then sign and date the application.
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Add The Work Diagram
Attach a diagram of the work or draw it in the space provided on the back of the page.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What work can I apply for with this form?
- The form lists work such as sheds, pools, fences, signs, decks, porches, steps, ramps, patios, roofs, solar, and electric service upgrades. Other improvements require the long permit form.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for owner and property details, the parcel number, contractor name and phone number, estimated improvement cost, and a description of the work. A diagram is also needed.
- Do I need a notary for this building permit application?
- No. The application is signed and dated by the owner or agent without a notary.
- How do I submit the building permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists the Village of Winnebago address and email.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application (Deck, Pool, Fence, Roof, Etc.) doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.