Business Licenses

All industrial, commercial, and home-based businesses and non-residential uses located in the Village are required to maintain an active business license and renew it annually. This license does not regulate the manner in which you do business, but verifies that your business is in compliance with all local zoning, building, health, and fire codes and other applicable Village regulations. Title 4, Chapter 1 of the Municipal Code establishes business licensing requirements. Acceptance of a business license is an acknowledgement of the business owner’s responsibility to comply with all Village ordinances, including the maintenance of the public right-of-way immediately adjacent to the place of business.

The annual fee for this license is based on the size of your business operation. Additional fees are accessed for various businesses and activities. An additional license is also required for the sale of tobacco products and the sale or dispensing of liquor. The licensing period extends from January 1 to December 31. Existing business licenses must be renewed annually. Current fees can be viewed under Section 1-11-4 of the Morton Grove Municipal Code.

For additional information on business licensing, contact the Department of Community and Economic Development at 847-663-3063 or by email at commdev@mortongroveil.org.