Forms and Permits 

Typable forms may be saved and submitted online to info@genoa-il.com. All documents required by the permit must be attached and submitted in one email (including scanned plats). Forms may also be printed out and submitted at the City Municipal Building.  Again, all forms required in each link must be turned in together.

For a list of fees, please visit Appendix A . 

Please also review our Plan Review Submittal Guide. 

Development Application

For annexations, amendments to the zoning ordinance or a zoning map amendment, appeals to the Unified Development Ordinance, special use permits, variations, preliminary or final plats of subdivision, or preliminary and/or final planned unit developments,  please use a Development Application.

Building permits

• Above Ground Pool Permit
• Deck Permit
• Driveway Permit (City Residential)
• Driveway Permit (Hamlet and Suburban Residential)
• Fence Permit
• Garage Permit
• Misc. Projects Permit
  • Misc. Permit and Final Inspections Required for: 
    • Electrical Service 
    • Water Heater
    • Siding
    • Windows
    • HVAC
    • Patio

• New Construction Permit
• Permit Extension Request
• Re-Roof Permit
• In Ground Pool Permit
• Shed Permit
• Sign Permit

Other forms and permits

• Citizens Park Pavilion Rental
• Community Calendar /Sign Request
• Entertainment Permit
• FOIA Request Form
• Keeping Chickens Permit
• Public Event Form
• Raffle Application
• Snowbird Form
• Solicitors/Itinerant Merchant Application