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City of Benton, Illinois

Forms

City applications, made easier. Download a fillable PDF to save or print, or complete an application online for the City Clerk.

Online submissions are requests for city review. Fees, original signatures, notarization and department approval may still be required. Downloaded PDFs include the unmodified original forms as reference pages.

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Application for Building Permit

The original application certification and permit conditions are included in the reference pages. Plans must show distance from all sides of the lot. Submit drawings as supporting documents; submission is not approval.

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Privacy: Do not enter or upload Social Security numbers, driver license numbers, identity cards, birth dates or payment card details. Supply identity information directly to City Hall.

How can staff contact you?
Property and owner
Contractor
Architect
Plumbing contractor
Electrical contractor
Roofing contractor
Legal description
Proposed construction
Class of work
Applicant certification
Supporting documents (optional)

Use for plans and other supporting documents. Do not upload identity documents or documents containing sensitive identity numbers. For larger plans, contact City Hall.

The site saves your application privately and emails it to cityclerk@bentonil.gov.