Permits & Applications
For access to City of Carbondale Online and PDF permits and applications, please select the appropriate category from the left column .
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- 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 Application and Procedures
Entry-Level Firefighter Exam Procedures (PDF)
Entry-Level Firefighter Application (Online)
Freedom of Information Act
How to Request Records (PDF)
Purpose - Budget - Offices - Employees (PDF)
Request for Records (Online or PDF)
Liquor License
Criminal Background and Credit Check (PDF)
New Liquor License Application (PDF)
Temporary Liquor and Event Licensing Application (PDF)
Verified First - Business Credit Check (PDF)
Miscellaneous
Application for Video Gaming Terminal Permits (PDF)
Community-Oriented Event Application (Online)
Consumer Installment Loan Business (Online)
Entertainment Club License and Information (PDF)
Fair Housing Discrimination Complaint Form (Online or PDF)
Fair Housing Policy (PDF)
Food Truck and Push Cart Application (PDF)
Going out of Business/Inventory Liquidation Sale Application (Online)
Private Property Operator and Ice Cream Truck Application (PDF)
Raffle Application (Online)
Solicitor's Permit and Regulations (PDF)
Taxicab / TNC Driver's License (Online)
Tree Trimming or Cutting Business License (Online)
Applications for Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Cases
Variance Request (Online)
Zoning Text Amendment (Online)
Building-Related Permits
Building Permit Application for 1 and 2 Family Dwellings (Online or PDF)
Commercial Building Permit (Online or PDF)
Demolition Permit (Online or PDF)
Electrical Permit (Online or PDF)
Enterprise Zone (PDF)
Shed or Carport/Accessory Structure Permit (Online)
Solar Installation Permit Application (Online and PDF)
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 Ashley Gibson for further information 618-457-3258)
Curb Appeal Assistance Program Ordinances (PDF)
Curb Appeal Assistance Program Instructions (PDF)
Curb Appeal Assistance Program Application (Online or PDF)
Down Payment Assistance Program Ordinances (PDF)
Down Payment Assistance Program Instructions (PDF)
Down Payment Assistance Program Application (Online or PDF)
Downtown Upper-Story Conversion Program Ordinances (PDF)
Downtown Upper-Story Conversion Program Instructions (PDF)
Downtown Upper-Story Conversion Program Application (Online or PDF)
Single-Family Housing Ordinances (PDF)
Single-Family Housing Conversion Program Application (Online or PDF)
Request for Taxpayer Identification Number (W-9) (PDF)
Miscellaneous
Administrative Tow Fee Ordinance (PDF)
Temporary Encroachment Permit for Sidewalk Restaurant (Online)
[Section 17-1-5-F of the Carbondale Revised Code (PDF)]
Temporary Encroachment Permit for Sidewalk Sale (Online)
[Section 17-1-5-E-2 of the Carbondale Revised Code (PDF)]
Bed & Breakfast Establishment (Online)
Title 5, Chapter 4 of the Carbondale Revised Code as it relates to Bed & Breakfast Establishments (PDF)
Chicken Coop License (Online)
Chicken Coop License Renewal (Online)
Frequently Asked Questions About the Rental Housing Inspection Program (PDF)
Hotel/Motel License (Online)
Placement License Juke Box or Mechanical Amusement Device (Online)
Registration for Roofing Services (Online)
Rental Housing Registration and Designation of Agent (Online)
Sign Permit (Online)
Site Plan Checklist (PDF)
Site Plan Approval (PDF)
Tower and/or Antenna Use Permit (TAUP) (Online)
Vacation Rental Unit (Online or PDF)
Waiver of Trial Pay-by-Mail (Online)
Zoning Certificate (PDF)
Administrative Hearing of Vehicle Seizure (PDF)
Administrative Tow Fee (Online)
Administrative Tow Hearing (PDF)
Authorization to Disclose Health Information (PDF)
Bicycle Registration (Online)
Citizens Police Academy (Online)
Complaint Form (Online or PDF)
Compliment an Officer (Online)
Dog License Application (Online)
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)
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)
Pay a Water Bill for Someone Else (Online)
Tap Application for Water and Sewer Service Connection (PDF)
Waiver Releasing City from Liability (PDF)
Water Reconnect Form (Online)
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)