Residential New Construction
Residential New Construction
Permits are required for new construction of single-family detached and attached homes.
Application Requirements
The following is needed in order to apply for a permit:
- Completed Building Permit Application
- Two (2) stamped and signed Architectural Plans (printed full size) – folded (if more than 12 sheets, plans may be rolled)
- Two (2) stamped and signed Preliminary Plat of Survey / Proposed Grading Survey (digital file is acceptable and can be emailed if plotted full size scale at 11x17).
- One (1) REScheck copy / Energy Efficiency Verification if using non-prescriptive compliance Method for Energy Code.
- A completed Residential Agreement Form (found in the Residential Construction Guide).
- Homeowners Declaration Rider if property is part of a Homeowner’s Association (HOA) or Developer Agreement.
- Homeowner Affidavit should be completed if the homeowner will be doing any work themselves.
- All required Permit Fees, Contributions, and Deposits as described in the Mokena Residential Construction Guide must be submitted prior permit issuance.
*Receipts of local contributions (high school, grade school, park district, fire district, library, and all other applicable contributions) can be submitted anytime during the review process but are required prior to the issuance of the permit.
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Required Inspections
- Silt Fence, Dumpster, and Portable Toilet Inspection – All of these items must be in place prior to the issuance of the building permit.
- All other building inspections can be found in the Residential Construction Guide.