Forms and Permits

The city of Hickory Hills has adopted the 2021 International Building Code, as published by the International Code Council, Inc.

Application for Building Permit

Application for a business license in the City of Hickory Hills.

Business Application

Application for a business license in the City of Hickory Hills.

Contractor License Application

All contractor licenses shall be issued for a period of one year which shall begin on January 1 and which shall terminate on December 31 of that year. No contractor licenses shall be issued for a half-year.

Contractor License Fee $100.00. NO BOND REQUIRED. Roofing contractors must submit a copy of their State of Illinois roofing contractor license. Plumber’s require a completed application and a copy of Department of Public Health registration. NO FEE REQUIRED.

Demolition Permit

A $5,000.00 Surety Bond payable to the City of Hickory Hills and a $5,000.00 Cash Bond are required.

Fence Permit

Two copies of this form must be submitted to the Building Department, and one copy must be posted in the window during construction of the fence. A plat of survey must also be submitted.

Garage Permit

Three copies of this form must be submitted to the Building Department, and one copy must be posted in the window during construction of the garage.

Pool Permit

Two copies of this form must be submitted to the Building Department, and one copy must be posted in the window during construction of the pool.

Raffle Application

Senior Water Charge Waiver

Application for senior citizens waiver of minimum monthly water charge

Sewer Repair Permit

Shed Permit

Two copies of this form must be submitted to the Building Department, and one copy must be posted in the window during construction of the shed.

Sign Permit

Three copies of this form must be submitted to the Building Department, along with one copy of the blueprint or drawing.

Tree Removal Permit

Utility E-Bill Authorization Form

Water Bill Direct Debit Application

Application for direct debit payment of water bill. The application must be submitted to the City Clerk’s office with a copy of a cancelled check.