Forms & Applications
For access to City of Carbondale Online and PDF forms, please select the appropriate category from the left column .
Refunds are on a case-by-case basis. Please call 618-549-5302 ext. 277 for additional information.
- City Attorney
- City Clerk
- City Manager
- Civic Center
- Developmnt Mgmt & BNS
- Engineering
- Finance
- Fire
- Human Resources
- Lake Management
- Police
- Refuse & Recycling
- Street Maintenance
- Water & Sewer
Fire and Police Application and Procedures
Entry Level Firefighter Exam Procedures (PDF)
Entry Level Firefighter Application (Online or PDF)
Entry Level Police Officer Application (There is no testing at this time)
Freedom of Information Act
How to Request Records (PDF)
Purpose - Budget - Offices - Employees (PDF)
Request for Records (Online or PDF)
Liquor License
Application for Renewal (PDF)
Beer Garden or Outdoor Garden-Cafe (Online or PDF)
New Alcohol Liquor License (PDF)
Temporary Extended Premises Class L Liquor License Event Details (Online or PDF)
Transfer Liquor License Application (PDF)
Miscellaneous
Application for Video Gaming Terminal Permits (Online or PDF)
Community-Oriented Event Application (Online or PDF)
Criminal Background and Credit Check (PDF)
Entertainment Club License Information and Application (PDF)
Fair Housing Discrimination Complaint Form (Online or PDF)
Fair Housing Policy (PDF)
Going out of Business/Inventory Liquidation Sale Application (Online)
License for Consumer Installment Loan Business (Online or PDF)
Raffle Application (Online or PDF)
Solicitor's Permit Application and Regulations (PDF)
Taxicab - Transportation Network City Code, Information and Application (PDF)
Tree Trimming or Cutting Business License (Online or PDF)
Vendors License Application (PDF)
Applications for Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Cases
Appeal of Administrative Decision
Rezoning (Amendment to Zoning Map)
Building Related Permits
Building Permit Application for 1 and 2 Family Dwellings (Online or PDF)
CDAP Revolving Loan Fund - Program Summary (PDF)
Commercial Building Permit Application (Online or PDF)
Demolition Permit Application (Online or PDF)
Electrical Permit Application (Online or PDF)
Enterprise Zone Application (PDF)
Shed or Carport/Accessory Structure Permit (Online)
City Funded Curb Appeal Program & Housing Assistance Program
(City Funded Program forms can be completed online or hard copies are available by request. Please contact Megan Brightharp for further information 618-457-3258)
Curb Appeal Assistance Program Ordinances (PDF)
Curb Appeal Assistance Program Instructions (PDF)
Curb Appeal Assistance Program Application (PDF)
Down Payment Assistance Program Ordinances (PDF)
Down Payment Assistance Program Instructions (PDF)
Down Payment Assistance Program Application (PDF)
Downtown Upper-Story Conversion Program Ordinances (PDF)
Downtown Upper-Story Conversion Program Instructions (PDF)
Downtown Upper-Story Conversion Program Application (PDF)
Single Family Housing Ordinances (PDF)
Single Family Housing Conversion Program Application (PDF)
Request for Taxpayer Identification Number (W-9) (PDF)
Miscellaneous
Administrative Tow Fee Ordinance (PDF)
Application for Electrician's License
Application for House Moving Permit
Application for Housing Rehabilitation Contractors Qualification
Application for Placement License Juke Box or Mechanical Amusement Device
Application for Site Plan Approval (PDF)
Application for Temporary Encroachment Permit for Sidewalk Restaurant
[Section 17-1-5-F of the Carbondale Revised Code (PDF)]
Application for Temporary Encroachment Permit for Sidewalk Sale
[Section 17-1-5-E-2 of the Carbondale Revised Code (PDF)]
Bed & Breakfast Establishment Application
Title 5, Chapter 4 of the Carbondale Revised Code as it relates to Bed & Breakfast Establishments (PDF)
Chicken Coop License Application
Chicken Coop License Renewal Application
Frequently Asked Questions About the Rental Housing Inspection Program (PDF)
Hotel/Motel License Application
Registration for Roofing Services
Rental Housing Registration and Designation of Agent
Site Plan Checklist (PDF)
Tower and/or Antenna Use Permit (TAUP) Application
Vacation Rental Unit Application (Online or PDF)
Zoning Certificate (PDF)
- Administrative Hearing of Vehicle Seizure (PDF)
- Administrative Tow Hearing (PDF)
- Authorization to Release Towed Vehicle (PDF)
- Bicycle Registration Form (PDF)
- Citizens Police Academy Application (PDF)
- Commendation Form (PDF)
- Complaint Form (PDF)
- Dog License Applications (PDF)
- Golf Cart Registration Form (PDF)
- House Watch Request (PDF)
- Preliminary Hearing of Vehicle Seizure (PDF)
- Property Inventory Form (PDF)
- Request for Administrative Tow Hearing (PDF)
- Ride Along Program Waiver (PDF)
- Safe Exchange Zone Flyer (PDF)
- Waiver of Trial Pay by Mail Form (PDF)
Christmas Tree Recycling Program (PDF)
Extra Solid Waste Collection Request (Online or PDF)
Holiday Schedule - Refuse and Recycling Routes (PDF)
Landscape Pickup Guidelines and Notice of Seasonal Leaf Collection (PDF)
Recycling Drop-Off Guidelines (PDF)
Refuse and Recycling Program Guidelines (PDF)
Residential Spring Clean-Up (PDF)
Water, Sewer, Refuse Service Connect Form for Residential (Online or PDF)
Water, Sewer, Refuse Service Connect Form for Commercial (Online)
Weekly Refuse and Recycling Schedule (PDF)
Auto Debit Application (Online or PDF)
Tap Application for Water and Sewer Service Connection (PDF)
Waiver Releasing City from Liability (PDF)
Water and Sewer Rates (PDF)
Water, Sewer, Refuse Service Connect Form for Residential (Online)
Water, Sewer, Refuse Service Connect Form for Commercial (Online)
Water, Sewer, Refuse Service Connect Info & Order Form (PDF)