Many of the applications and permits issued from the City Clerk’s office can be downloaded from this page. After downloading the form you can fill it out and return it to the Clerk’s Office in person. All of these forms are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, and can easily be printed from any computer that has Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. If not already installed, you can download the application for free from Adobe HERE.
City Clerk
(847) 746-4012
Board/Commissioner Appointment Application
Raffle License * Updated for 2019
Special Parking Permit
Tax Receipts Form
Liquor Licenses – (Contact City Clerk for information)
Building Department
(847) 746-4018
Rental Property Information
Ordinance for Section 10-180 (.pdf)
Rental Housing Certification Application (.pdf) * Updated for 2024
Rental Property Inspection Checklist (.pdf)
Rental Unit Inspection Meeting Video
Fees Ordinance (.pdf)
Fines and Penalties (.pdf)
Vacant Property Registration (.pdf) * Updated for 2024
Consent Decree
Building Information
Home Repair – Know Your Rights
Changes to Inspection Fees – Starting March 1st, 2013
Patio Construction * Updated for 2024
Deck Construction * Updated for 2019
Detached Garage * Updated for 2019
Driveway * Updated for 2019
Fencing * Updated for 2019
Hot Water Installation
Pool Guidelines
Roofing
Roofing Guidelines
Homeowners Insurance
Shed Construction * Updated for 2019
Demolition
Illinois Administrative Code – Ramps & Handrails
Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling Compliance Form
Application Permits
Building Permit * Updated for 2020
Electrical Permit * Updated for 2020
Mechanical Permit * Updated for 2020
Plumbing Permit * Updated for 2020
Excavating Permit * Updated for 2020
Sign Permit * Updated for 2020
Temporary Sign Permit * Updated for 2020
Text Ammendment * Updated for 2020
Special Use Permit * Updated for 2020
Variance * Updated for 2020
Zone Change * Updated for 2020
Contractor Services
Contractor Registration Requirement
* Updated for 2024
Electrical Contractor * Updated for 2020
General Contractor * Updated for 2020
Mechanical Contractor * Updated for 2020
Plumbing Contractor * Updated for 2020
Sample Letter of Intent for Plumbers
Contractor Insurance Requirement
Worker Compensation Opt-Out
Codes Adopted * Updated for 2018
Other Information
Permit Process
Garage/Yard Sales
Private Service Walk * Updated for 2024
Window Replacement * Updated for 2019
Construction and Demolition Debris Diversion
Police Department
(847) 746-4078
Solicitor Permit – Not for Profit * Updated for 2016
Solicitor Permit – For Profit * Updated for 2016
Taxi & Livery Driver Permit * Updated for 2016
Sound Amplifier/Temp. Road Closure Permit * Updated for 2019
Citizens Online Police Reporting System – 2/19
Economic Development
(847) 746-4056
Hotel Motel Tax Grant Application * Updated for 2018
2024 Labor Day Parade Application
Business License Applications
General Business – Effective Jan thru Dec * Updated for 2019
Home Based Business – Effective Jan thru Dec * Updated for 2019
Private Waste/Garbage Collector * Updated for 2019
Livery – Public Transportation Company * Updated for 2019
Taxi Cab Business * Updated for 2019
Firearms Dealer * Updated for 2019
Entertainment License * Updated for 2019
Amusement Device * Updated for 2019
Amusement Device – Movie/Video Booth * Updated for 2019
ATM Licenses * Updated for 2019
Tobacco Dealer License Application * Updated for 2019
Vending Machine Licenses * Updated for 2019
Seasonal Vendor Permit Application * Updated for 2019
Special Event Permit Application * Updated for 2019
Special Event Vendor Permit Application * Updated for 2019
Fire Department
(847) 746-4042
Citizen Premise Request Form
Fire Alarm Registration (.pdf)
Outdoor Pyrotechnic Fireworks Display Permit
Accounts and Finance
(847) 746-4006
Vehicle Sticker Application * Updated for 2019