Sheffield, OH · Lorain County

No notary required

Residential Building Permit Application

Property owners or contractors use this application to request a Sheffield Village residential building permit and provide project, property, and contact details.

What this form is

This application requests a residential building permit for a new home, addition, alteration, or other described work in Sheffield Village. It asks for the job site address, parcel and subdivision details, square footage, estimated cost, and contractor and property owner information. New home and addition permit applications require two full sets of construction drawings and one PDF copy.

Who needs it

A property owner or contractor seeking a residential building permit for a new home, addition, alteration, or other work in Sheffield Village should complete this application.

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 document is signed without a notary; the property owner or agent signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Residential Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the project type, job site and parcel details, square footage, estimated cost, and contractor and property owner information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Drawings

    For a new home or addition, include two full sets of construction drawings and one PDF copy.

  4. 4

    Sign And Date

    The property owner or agent signs and dates the application.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

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

Frequently asked questions

What work does this application cover?
The form lists new homes, additions, alterations, and other work. The applicant can describe other work on the application.
What attachments are required for a new home or addition?
The form says new home and addition permit applications require two full sets of construction drawings and one PDF copy.
Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Permit Application?
No. The document is signed without a notary; the property owner or agent signs and dates the application.
How do I submit the Residential Building Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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This Residential Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Sheffield form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.