Welcome to the Village of Norridge.  We hope to make your application process as easy as possible. 

All business licenses are issued after the following:

1.  Certificate of Occupancy inspection by our Building Department

2.  Business license application(s) completed in its entirety

3.  Payment of business license fees and water escrow

Occupancy Inspections

Once you have finalized a location for your new business, please contact the Village of Norridge Building Department (708-453-4351) to apply for construction permits, or to set up occupancy inspections.  This inspection is necessary to ensure that the building meets today’s specifications concerning codes.

Business License Applications

At the time of the occupancy inspection you will be given a business license application packet.  NO business license will be issued until the location has been issued a Certificate of Occupancy.  At that time, you will need to come into the Village Hall to remit your application, license fees and water escrow.  The water escrow is calculated on an average of the last two months of water usage (minimum $350.00).  All forms must be completed in their entirety.  Failure to complete these forms could result in a delay in your business license.

All business licenses expire on April 30th.  Renewal notices for established businesses will be mailed by the end of March.  For new licenses that are applied for an issued on or after November 1st, the license fees will be prorated 50% of the annual license fees for the unexpired term of the license year.

Late Fees

Late fees will be assessed as follows: 

May 16th - June 15th - 10% of original fee;

June 16th - July 15th - 20% of original fee;

July 16th on - 25% of original fee

The Village of Norridge has a limited number of liquor licenses available.  Please contact the Business License Department for the availability of liquor licenses.

Video Gaming Licenses

The Village of Norridge is currently not accepting Video Gaming License Applications.

Cannabis Dispensary Retail Sales Licenses

Please review the following ordinances for guidelines:

Ordinance No. 2095-23 - Adoption of an Amendment to Business License to Provide Regulations Pertaining to Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary Businesses and Establishing Fines, Fees and Penalties for Such Business - CLICK HERE

Ordinance No. 2087-22 - An Ordinance Enacting Article XI-B of the Zoning Ordinance Establishing a  "CO" Cannabis Overlay District, Cannabis Overlay District Regulations, Amending Related Articles of the Zoning Ordinance and Amending the Zoning Map - CLICK HERE

Ordinance No. 2088-22 - An Ordinance Enacting Chapter 90, Article V, "Cannabis Retailer's Occupation Tax" of the Revised Municipal Code of the Village of Norridge - 2002 - CLICK HERE