Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday 9:00AM - Noon
Village of North Riverside
2401 S. DesPlaines Avenue  North Riverside, IL  60546
Phone: (708) 447-4211  Fax: (708) 447-4292
North Riverside, Illinois
                             “A Small Community With A Big Heart”

What is the Village’s Sales Tax Rate?

When do I get billed for water and refuse?

Where can I go to pay my water bill?

How do I arrange for a special pickup of large items such as stove or refrigerator?

How do I dispose of household hazardous waste?

Where can I register to vote and when?

Do I need to purchase a village sticker for my vehicle each year?

What is the biggest size garage I can build?

When is a Building Permit required?

Does the Village use Transfer Stamps?

What is the maximum height allowed for building an addition on my house?

What codes does the Village currently follow?

If I would like to do work in the Village, what do I need to do to be registered?

How long does it take for a permit to be issued?

What is the minimum amount of amps required for an electrical service?

What cab companies do we use for the Rider Program?

Do we rent our parks and facilities?

Are there any preschools or day cares in the area?

What does CO-OP mean in the Recreation  Book?

Who can I talk to about Little League?

How can I find out about the clubs and civic groups in North Riverside?

How often is the Recreation Book published?

Why is my power off?

When and where are blood pressure screenings?

Where can I get a smoke detector?

What do I do if I am getting water in my basement?

Where can I get a Medic Alert bracelet?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Village’s Tax Rate?

The Village’s Sales Tax Rate is 9.25% and is broken down as follows:









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When do I get billed for water and refuse?

The Village is divided into three water-billing zones.  Each zone is billed quarterly with payment due the 20th day of their billing cycle.  Payments received after the due date are subject to a 10% penalty.


Zone 1 - February, April, June, August, October, December

All properties east of First Avenue


Zone 2 - January, March, May, July, September, November

All properties on First Avenue and west

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Where can I go to pay my water bill?

The Village offers 4 options for the payment of water bills. Residents may pay their water bills directly at the Village Commons during regular business hours, drop their bills off 24 hours at the drop boxes located in both the front and back entrances of the Village Common building, pay online by clicking here, or  at Harris Bank, 9101-09 W. Cermak  Road, at no additional charge.

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How do I arrange a special pick-up for items such as a stove, refrigerator, couch, or other large items?

You will need to call Roy Strom directly at 708-344-5000 and ask to speak with customer service for North Riverside. A customer service representative can arrange a special pick-up for you.

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How do I dispose of hazardous waste?

Old latex paint can be put out with the regular garbage only if the pain is completely dried. Information regarding the disposal of all other hazardous waste can be found by calling the West Cook County Hazardous Waste Agency at 708-450-0100.

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Where can I register to vote and when?

You can register to vote at the Village Commons during regular business hours. Eligibility requirements for registration are: 1) you must be a United States Citizen, 2) must e 18 years of age by the date of the next election and 3) reside at your present address for 30 days or more prior to an election. Two forms of identification are required, as well as proof of residency (i.e. drivers license, utility bill, etc.).

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Do I need to purchase a Village sticker for my vehicle each year?

All vehicles registered with the State of Illinois to a North Riverside address or housed or stored in the Village for more than 45 days are required to obtain a village vehicle sticker. To obtain your sticker, you must present your drivers license and vehicle registration for each vehicle.




















**  All fees double after June 1st (except for new residents and transfers)


All current Village stickers will expire on April 30th of each year.

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What is the biggest size garage I can build?

The biggest size garage you can build on a lot that is 50 feet or larger is 24 x 24. On a lot that is less than 50 feet, the biggest size garage you can build is 23 x 23. The maximum height allowed for a garage is 14 feet.

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When is a building permit required?

A building permit is required if you are doing any work that is more than $300.00. The only exception is painting.

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Does the Village use transfer stamps?

The Village of North Riverside does not use transfer stamps. Instead, we require a Pre-Sale Inspection of the home. To schedule a pre-sale inspection, the seller or the agent representing the seller needs to come into the Village Commons and fill out the application. The cost of the application is $405.00 for a single-family house. Once we have the application and the fee we can schedule a day for the inspection and the final water reading. We also require a current plat-of-survey to be submitted with the application.

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What is the maximum height allowed for building an addition on my house?

The maximum height allowed for an addition is 28 feet.

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What codes does the Village of North Riverside currently follow?

The codes the Village is currently following are the 1987 BOCA for building, International Mechanical Code 2006, NEC 2008 for electrical, 2009 International Energy Conservation Code, Illinois Accessibility Code and for plumbing the State of Illinois Plumbing Code and North Riverside Amendments.

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If I would like to do work in the Village, what do I need to do to be registered?

In order to be registered with the Village, all contractors to fill out the application, present a Certificate of Insurance that names the Village of North Riverside as a Certificate Holder and Additional Insured, and pay the annual fee of $225.00. Electricians and plumbers would also need to submit a copy of their current license and a $10,000 surety bond. Roofing contractors would also need to submit a copy of their current license for registration.

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How long does it take for a permit to be issued?

The permit process usually takes a couple of days before the permit can be issued, longer if the contractor is not registered with the Village. If the permit involves an addition or remodeling, then the process takes about 10 business days for the first plan review. Please remember when submitting a permit application for any addition or remodel, the  Building Department needs a list of all contractors, four sets of stamped plans and a total cost of the job (including owner supplied items).

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What is the minimum amount of amps required for an electrical service?

For a new electrical service the Village requires a minimum of 100 amps.

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What cab companies do we use for the Rider Program?








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Can I rent a room in the Village Commons, Park or Gazebo?

No, the Recreation Department and Civic Groups use our facilities.

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Are there any preschools or day care facilities in the area?

The Recreation Department runs a preschool program.  Click here for more information.

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What does CO-OP mean in the Recreation Book?

If you see the word CO-OP by any of the classes offered in our book, you would be able to participate in this class at resident rates. We currently have a 4-Community Recreation Co-op with Riverside, Lyons and Brookfield. This benefits our residents because it allows them to participate in more programs at resident rates.

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Who can I talk to about Little League?

See “Club Information” in our Recreation Book for details.

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How can I find out about the clubs and civic groups in North Riverside?

See “Club Information” in our Recreation Book for details.

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How often is the Recreation Book published?

There are 3 printings per year- May, September and December.  The Recreation book has all of the classes, special events, and trips for youth and adults.  

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Why is my power off?

Please contact ComEd at (800) 334-7661.  

Please DO NOT contact the police department

unless you are reporting an emergency.

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When and where are blood pressure screenings?

Monday through Friday from 1PM-5PM at the Fire Department.

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Where can I get a smoke detector?

Smoke detectors can be purchased at the Village Commons for $8.  If needed, the Fire Department will install the smoke detector for you.

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What do I do if I am getting water in my basement?

Don’t go in the basement.  Contact the Fire Department at 447-1981.

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Where can I get a Medic Alert Bracelet?

Call 800-432-5378 or visit their web site www.medicalert.org.

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Passenger Vehicle

$30.00

Senior Citizens (65 and older)

$10.00

Disabled Citizens (Proof Required)

$10.00

Antique Vehicles (Antique Plates Required)

$10.00

Motorcycles

$15.00

Commercial Trucks

$40.00

Transfer License to New Vehicle

$5.00

-A- Local Taxi

(708) 447-4700

Express Cab

(708) 863-2400

Riverside | Brookfield Cab

(708) 485-2500

Blue Village Cab Company

(708) 583-6900

GENERAL MERCHANDISE SALES TAX


State Tax

6.25 %

RTA Tax

1.00 %

County Home Rule

0.75 %

Local Non-Home Rule

1.00 %

Total General Sales Tax

9.00 %