Tuscola

Important Information For Contractors and Home Owners

We have provided these forms in two user friendly files. Choose the file that best supports your computer. (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the PDF version of this download.  See Adobe download below)
• Contractor Information (permits, codes, fees, etc.) DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD
• Construction Site Guidelines DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD
• Satellite Dish Installer Registration Form  DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD
• Satellite Dish Customer Affidavit  DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD
• Swimming Pool Safe Filling Methods Affidavit  DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD

Floodplain Development

The City of Tuscola participates in the  National  Flood  Insurance Program  and requires flood protection for buildings in the floodplain.  The Building Department can help you determine if you are in the floodplain and what you will need to do to meet the regulations.  For additional information about protecting your home from flooding, and the National Flood Insurance program, go to the F E M A and I D N R websites and the sites listed below.

Flood Hazard Determination

FEMA Floodplain Maps

• Floodplain Development Application DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD

Electrical License and Permits

In order to be eligible for an electrical license in the City of Tuscola, you must first prove at least two years apprentice electrical trade experience and then you must pass a code exam.  The exam is open book, 100 multiple choice and true false questions, and a time limit of 3 hours.  Taking the exam is by appointment only (call 217-253-2112).  If you pass the exam (70%), a $100 registration fee per year, and a $5000 performance bond are required before the license is issued.  

Electrical work in the city, and within the city's one and  one half mile surrounding jurisdiction, requires a permit and an electrical license (unless you are the owner/occupant of a single family residence). The city honors other Illinois municipal electrical licenses.

Building Department FORMS and APPLICATIONS

Below are links to a variety of forms applications.  We have provided these forms in two user friendly files. Choose the file that best supports your computer. (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the PDF version of this download.  See Adobe download below) After completing the application, you may either fax or mail it to the Building Department at the above address or fax number.

• Building Permit Application DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD
• Accessory Structure Permit Application DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD
• Demolition Permit Application DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD
• Electrical Permit Application DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD
• Sign Permit Application DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD
• Variance Application DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD
• Sign Variance Application  DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD
• Floodplain Development Application DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD
• Special Use Permit Application DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD
• Text Amendment Application DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD
• Rezoning Application DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD
• Ordinance Violation Complaint Form DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD
• Satellite Dish Installer Registration Form  DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD
• Satellite Dish Customer Affidavit DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD

Until all fees and a complete application are received, the application can not be processed.  Fees may be paid online by going to the "Pay Bills Online" link on the left-hand pane of this web page.  Applications have permit fee schedules. Or, you may download the "Contractor Information" page DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD  to determine the permit fees, applicable codes, requirements, etc.

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