El Paso, IL · Woodford County
Building and Demolition Permit
El Paso property owners or applicants use this application to request a building, demolition, subdivision, or miscellaneous permit for a property.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building, demolition, subdivision, or miscellaneous permit under the El Paso Zoning Ordinance. It asks for owner, applicant, property, project, construction, and utility details, with additional questions for new buildings and additions. New buildings and additions require an attached layout drawing; the form says applicable permit and water or sewer tap-on fees must be paid before a building permit is issued.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a building, demolition, subdivision, or miscellaneous permit for work in El Paso should complete the applicable sections.
How to submit it
Return the completed form to El Paso City Hall, 125 W. Front St., El Paso, IL 61738. The form lists permit fees and says applicable permit and water or sewer tap-on fees must be paid before a building permit is issued.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the form, and it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Building and Demolition Permit application.
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Complete The Applicable Sections
Fill in the owner, applicant, property, and project details, completing all sections that apply.
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Gather Required Attachments
For new buildings and additions, attach a drawing showing the dimensioned lot, building and structures, parking, and existing and proposed water and sewage facilities.
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Sign And Date The Form
Sign and date the application as the applicant.
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Return It To City Hall
Return the completed form to El Paso City Hall at 125 W. Front St., El Paso, IL 61738.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building and Demolition Permit?
- No. This application is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary, and it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Building and Demolition Permit?
- Return the completed form to El Paso City Hall, 125 W. Front St., El Paso, IL 61738. Attach a proposed layout drawing for new buildings and additions.
- What information does the application ask for?
- The form requests owner and applicant details, the property description and location, improvement type, use, estimated construction cost, and project-specific building and utility information.
- What fees does the form list?
- The form lists fees for demolition, building permits, and subdivisions, and notes a 3% fee on credit card charges. Applicable permit and water or sewer tap-on fees must be paid before a building permit is issued.