
Apps/Permits
Many of the applications and permits issued from the City Clerk’s office can be downloaded from this page.
After downloading the form you can fill it out and return it to the Clerk’s Office in person.
All of these forms are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, and can easily be printed from any computer that has Adobe Acrobat Reader installed.
If not already installed, you can download the application for free from Adobe HERE.
π City Clerk
Phone: (847) 746-4012
π Board/Commissioner Appointment Application
π Raffle License (Updated for 2019)
π Tax Receipts Form
π Liquor Licenses β (Contact City Clerk for info)
ποΈ Building Department
Phone: (847) 746-4018
Rental Property Info
π Ordinance for Section 22-160 (2025)
π Consent Decree
π Rental Housing Certification Application (2024)
π Rental Property Inspection Checklist
πΊ Rental Unit Inspection Meeting Video
π Proposed 16-O Fee Increases Ordinance
π Vacant Property Registration (2024)
Building Info
π Home Repair – Know Your Rights
π Patio Construction (2024)
π Driveway (2019)
π Fencing (2019)
π Pool Guidelines
π Roofing
π Roofing Guidelines (2024)
π Homeowners Insurance Requirements (2024)
π Demolition
π Illinois Admin Code – Ramps & Handrails
π Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling Compliance Form
π§Ύ Application Permits & Contractor Services
Application Permits
π Sign Permit (2020)
π Temporary Sign Permit (2020)
π Special Use Permit (2020)
π Variance (2020)
π Zone Change (2020)
Contractor Services
π Contractor Registration Requirement (2024)
π Electrical Contractor Registration (2024)
π General Contractor Registration (2024)
π Mechanical Contractor Registration (2024)
π Plumbing Contractor Registration (2024)
π Sample Letter of Intent for Plumbers
π Contractor Insurance Requirement (2024)
π Worker Compensation Opt-Out
π Codes Adopted (2018)
Other Information
π Garage/Yard Sales
π Private Service Walk (2024)
π Police Department
Phone: (847) 746-4078
π Solicitor Permit β Not for Profit (Updated for 2016)
π Solicitor Permit β For Profit (Updated for 2025)
π Taxi & Livery Driver Permit (Updated for 2025)
π Sound Amplifier / Temporary Road Closure Permit (Updated for 2019)
πΌ Economic Development
Phone: (847) 746-4056
Grants & Events
π Hotel Motel Tax Grant Application (Updated for 2018)
π Labor Day Parade Application (2024)
Business Licenses
π General Business License (Updated for 2019)
π Home-Based Business License (Updated for 2019)
π Private Waste/Garbage Collector (Updated for 2019)
π Livery β Public Transportation Company (Updated for 2019)
π Taxi Cab Business (Updated for 2019)
π Firearms Dealer License (Updated for 2019)
π Entertainment License (Updated for 2019)
π Amusement Device License (Updated for 2019)
π Amusement Device β Movie/Video Booth (Updated for 2019)
π ATM License (Updated for 2019)
π Tobacco Dealer License (Updated for 2019)
π Vending Machine License (Updated for 2019)
π Seasonal Vendor Permit (Updated for 2019)
π Special Event Permit (Updated for 2019)
π Special Event Vendor Permit (Updated for 2019)
π₯ Fire Department
Phone: (847) 746-4042
π Citizen Premise Request Form (Online)
Zion City Hall
2828 Sheridan Road
Zion, IL 60099
Phone:Β (847) 746-4000
Monday β Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Daily 12:00pm – 1:15pm