Contractor Registration/ Licensing

All contractors doing work within the City of Palos Heights must be registered with the City.  Contractor licenses expire one year from the date of issuance.  The City accepts cash, checks (payable to "City of Palos Heights"), and credit cards (no American Express).

Requirements

  • Complete and submit Contractor License Application
  • Pay applicable fee: General Contractors $200, Subcontractors $100
  • $20,000 Trade Specific Bond, with City of Palos Heights named
  • Certificate of Insurance as follows:
    • General Liability & Worker's Compensation: $500,000 or more
    • List City of Palos Heights as the Certificate Holder

Additional Requirement:

  • Roofing Contractors: provide Roofers license along with City Contractor License Fee, Trade Specific Bond, and Certificate of Insurance
  • Electrical Contractors: provide evidence of current Electrical License, along with City Contractor License Fee, Trade Specific Bond, and Certificate of Insurance
  • Plumbing Contractors: provide State of Illinois license. City registration fee, Trade Specific Bond, and Certificate of Insurance not required
  • Alarm Contractors: provide State of Illinois license.  City registration fee, Trade Specific Bond, and Certificate of Insurance not required
  • Elevator Contractors: provide State of Illinois license.  City registration fee, Trade Specific Bond, and Certificate of Insurance not required

Please Note: Building permits will not be issued until contractor(s) are fully registered with the City.