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WELCOME TO THE BUSINESS LICENSING INFORMATION PAGE
Business/General Premise License Categories:
Applicants for Business or General Premise licenses are responsible for downloading and reviewing the Commercial Waste & Recycling Information and the False Alarm Ordinance.
Click here to download the License Application* and Occupancy Update Form for Business or General Premise categories as outlined below (please call our office for fees):
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Business: restaurants, hotels, retail sales/service, storefront businessesBusiness Licenses
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General Premise: office space including shared suites; fees are based on square footage
Business/General Premise License payments for existing businesses may be made online using the Village's eGov website.
Additional License Categories:
Contractors: for information on contractor licenses, please contact Code Enforcement at 847-781-2631.
Home Based Businesses: please click here to review our Municipal Code 8-11-4 to determine if your home business is allowed. If applicable, click here to download the application for Home Based Businesses. The fee is $25.00 per year.
Raffle: for all raffles conducted in the Village (nonprofit organizations only). Click here to download the raffle application and Municipal Code regarding raffles (aka "lotteries"). Raffle license fee is $1.
Residential Rental License: for information regarding Residential Rental License requirements, please call 847-781-2650 or click here.
Solicitors: please click here for solicitor information and regulations.*
Special Events: click here for Special Events information.
*Not all license applications can be obtained from this page. Please call the Village Clerk's office at 847-781-2625 to determine your fees and the correct application for your licensing needs. You may also email us at VillageClerk@hoffmanestates.org, thank you.