Business Licensing
All businesses located within the City of Rolling Meadows
must have a current business license. License fees for Rolling Meadows-based businesses are calculated based on the type of business and square footage of the premises. Rolling Meadows based business licenses are valid until June 30th each year.
Amusement devices, vending machines and other coin-operated devices require a license, as do amusements like carnivals, pool tables, video games, pinball, etc. Peddlers and solicitors require a permit and a photo ID before they can knock on any of our resident's doors.
Contractor Licensing
Contractors working in the City require a Rolling Meadows business license even if a permit is not required. Exceptions include state licensed plumbers and electrical contractors registered with an approved municipality.
Contractor licenses are valid for one (1) year from the date they are purchased but renewal notices are not mailed to the licensee. A contractor is required to have a current, valid license before we can issue a permit for their work. Some types of work will also require a bond. For additional information, please see the link(s) at bottom of page.
Home Occupations
A home occupation is an accessory use (or special use) within a dwelling unit carried on by the occupant(s) residing on the premises. The use is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling unit for residential purposes and does not change the character of the residence or adversely affect the residential character of the neighborhood.
Some of the permitted home occupations include office, babysitting, day care home, clerical, computer and telephone work, music and dance instruction, painting, and other arts and crafts. Some prohibited occupations include hair cutting and styling, catering services, kennels, restaurants, vehicle repair and vehicle painting.
The area of the premises that is devoted to the home occupation must not exceed 300 square feet. Not more than one (1) truck of not more than one-ton capacity shall be associated with the business. There can be no employees on premises other than immediate family members that reside in the home.Code of Ordinances | Applications, Licenses & Forms | Contractor Requirements | Complaint Form
