Permit Documents

An owner-occupant of a single-family residence may act as their own general contractor provided they currently reside in, or intend to reside at, the premises.

If owner-occupants are performing the mechanical, electrical or plumbing work, an owner affidavit form is required for each trade. Affidavits state the owner is knowledgeable of code requirements and will be performing the installation. If a contractor is hired, the contractor will need to provide proof of licensure to the City and be present for inspections. Affidavits and corresponding worksheets (i.e., mechanical, electrical and plumbing worksheets) are required prior to permit issuance.

Mechanical - Owner Affidavit

Electrical - Owner Affidavit

Plumbing - Owner Affidavit

Roofing - Owner Affidavit

Worksheets

Demolition Worksheet - Water and Sewer

Prior to the demolition of any structure in the City of Evanston, the contractor must disconnect both the water and sewer services at the respective mains. This worksheet must be filled out and submitted with the building permit application.

Electrical Worksheet

If there is electrical work at the job site, this worksheet must be submitted prior to permit issuance.

Garage Permit Worksheet

For a detached garage permit, review this garage application form to determine if its use is appropriate for your project. If not appropriate, architecturally prepared construction drawings would be required.

HVAC Worksheet

If there is mechanical work at the job site, this worksheet must be submitted prior to permit issuance.

Plumbing Worksheet

If there is plumbing work at the job site, this worksheet must be submitted prior to permit issuance.

Water & Sewer Services Worksheet

For a water or sewer permit, a permit application and this worksheet must be completed and submitted.

Water & Sewer Services Demolition Worksheet

For disconnections of water or sewer services. Permit application and this worksheet must be completed and submitted.

Water Service Size Calculation Worksheet

This worksheet is utilized to calculate the change in plumbing fixture units based on the new work to determine whether the existing water service is adequate or requires an increase in size.