Contractors

Contractor License Requirements

• Complete the contractor license application.  License fee for all contractors is $100.00 for a 1 year license (May 1st through April 30th).  Plumbing Contractors with a valid state license are no charge per the Illinois Department of Public Health.  All other Plumbing Contractors are required to purchase a Village of Franklin Park license.  The annual fee for a General Contractor is $250.00.  No half year licenses are issued.
• All contractors except demolition contractors are required to provide a $10,000 license and permit bond specific to the type of work the contractor will perform.  Demolition contractors are required to provide a $50,000 bond.
• All contractors are required to provide a certificate of liability insurance indicating that they are covered for a minimum of $1,000,000.00 ($1 million).

The certificate holder for both the bond and liability insurance policy should be listed as:

Village of Franklin Park
9500 Belmont Avenue
Franklin Park, Illinois 60131

Additionally:

• Roofing Contractors are required to submit a copy of their State Roofing License.
• Sewer and Drain Contractors are required to submit a copy of their City License.
• Electrical Contractors are required to submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the City of Chicago or a neighboring town that is currently testing, with an active electrical commission and that is approved of by the Village of Franklin Park.       
• Plumbing Contractors are required to provide a copy of their $20,000 Illinois Department Of Public Health Bond or a copy of their State Of Illinois Department Of Public Health license. 

For questions or concerns, please contact the Building Department using the contact information at the left.

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