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- For businesses that have any sort of coin-operated amusement devices like billiards and pool tables. Also for businesses with arcade games.
- Fill out the General Business License Application (PDF) and email it to licenses@cville.org
- Be sure to include how many coin-operated amusement devices you will have on premise.
- For more information, please see Chapter 5.16 of our Village Code.
- Our business licenses are valid for the calendar year, from 1/1/20XX - 12/31/20XX.
- Any business with a physical presence and/or mailing address in Carpentersville needs to obtain a business license. Additionally, businesses who operate, engage in, or conduct business in the village need a license. If you have a business based out of your home, please see the next tab for "Home-Based Business License".
- Some businesses and professions are considered exempt from licensing - however, they still need to register with the Village and pay an administrative fee.
- Fill out the General Business License and Registration Application (PDF) and email it to licenses@cville.org
- Submit a Certificate of Occupancy Application (PDF) if your business is going into an existing structure or a Building Permit Application (PDF) if your business location is new construction. These can be emailed to permits@cville.org
- Note: Contractors do not need a business license or registration for projects unless they are a Carpentersville-based business.
- For more information on business license applications and standards, please see Chapter 5.04 of our Village Code.
- Our business licenses are valid for the calendar year, from 1/1/20XX - 12/31/20XX.
- Any business, including one operated out of a home, which has a physical presence and/or mailing address in Carpentersville needs to obtain a home-based business license.
- Fill out the General Business License Application (PDF) and email it to licenses@cville.org
- Please make sure you are familiar with our local ordinances related to Home Occupations which are found in Chapter 16.18.020 of our village code.
- Home Occupation standards are listed under 16.18.020 > A. > #6
- Our business licenses are valid for the calendar year, from 1/1/20XX - 12/31/20XX.
- Any person engaging in business in the village for a period of time 100 days or less is considered an itinerant merchant.
- Please see other tabs for mobile food vendor licenses or solicitor licenses.
- Fill out the Itinerant Merchant License Application (PDF) and send it to licenses@cville.org
- For more information on itinerant merchants, see Chapter 5.23.010 of the village code.
- Please contact the Community Development Coordinator at licenses@cville.org with any inquiries into applying for a new liquor license or by calling Community Development at 847-551-3478.
- Any organization that offers or sells chances or conducts a drawing for a raffle within the the village must obtain a raffle license.
- Fill out the Raffle License Application (PDF) and submit it to licenses@cville.org
- Please see Chapter 5.18 of the village code regarding what types of organizations are eligible for a raffle license, parameters around the issuance of a raffle license, and the conduct of raffles.
Rental Licenses are handled by the Community Development Team in conjunction with the Carpentersville Police Department. Below is a summary of the steps you will take to get a rental license for your residential property.
Please make sure to read the Rental License Program Process Checklist (PDF) for specific details at each step.
- Register Property
- Schedule Temporary Inspection
- Schedule and Attend Crime Free Housing Seminar
- Schedule Any Compliance Inspections
- Receive Rental License
Related Documents:
- Consent to Inspect Form (PDF)
- Crime Free Housing Seminar Registration (PDF)
- Crime Free Lease Addendum (PDF)
- Landlord-Tenant Rights in Illinois (PDF)
- Rental License Program Information (PDF)
- Rental License Program Inspection Checklist (PDF)
- Residential Rental Property Application (PDF)
If you have any questions, you can call the main Community Development phone number at 847-551-3478.
- Solicitor permits are handled through the Carpentersville Police Department. More information can be found on the Police Records Page.
- Please contact the Community Development Coordinator at licenses@cville.org with any inquiries into applying for a video gaming license or by calling Community Development at 847-551-3478.