Government

Applications & Permits

Download Village applications, permits, supporting building documents, and tax forms. Contact the responsible department for assistance.

Village Hall and observation tower in Peoria Heights

Before you apply

These are commonly requested Village forms. All Village applications and permits are available at Village Hall. Contact Administration or Housing & Inspections for assistance, accessible form information, and confirmation of current fees and requirements. Read each original PDF for its submission instructions.

Applications

Employment, Fire Department membership, public-records requests, Tower Park public events, and zoning hearings.

Employment applicationPDF · 163 KB

Standard employment application for use in all departments.

Fire Department applicationPDF · 206 KB

Membership Application Packet for Fire Department.

Freedom of Information Act request — AdministrationPDF · 23 KB

The Village will honor any FOIA request which is submitted in writing, but, for your convenience and faster processing, the Village has made available a standardized form for Administrative / Fire / EMT FOIA requests

Freedom of Information Act request — Police DepartmentPDF · 32 KB

The Village will honor any FOIA request which is submitted in writing, but, for your convenience and faster processing, the Village has made available a standardized form for Police FOIA requests. Please fill out with as much information as possible.

Tower Park rental applicationPDF · 27 KB

The Village does not rent out Tower Park for private events. However, the park is a public place open for residents throughout the year. Organizations or committees which wish to hold a public event at Tower Park will need to fill out the above application and return it along with proof of insurance and a written description of the event to the Administration department.

Zoning Board of Appeals hearing applicationPDF · 120 KB

Combined Application for both Planning and Zoning

Permits

Business licenses, building and electrical permits, and supporting construction documents.

Amusement license applicationPDF · 27 KB

Application for permits issued to businesses for operation of video game machines, jukeboxes, pool tables, and cigarette sales. Licensing period is from May 1 through April 30. Licenses are issued through Administration.

Building/demolition permit applicationPDF · 125 KB

Application for residential and commercial construction. Permit fees are based on the schedule found in Ordinance 2005-1429. Please see Ordinances for more information on fees and building regulations or contact Code Enforcement. Site plan must be attached.

Electrical permit applicationPDF · 363 KB

Application for residential and commercial electrical work. Permit fees are based on the schedule found in Ordinance 2005-1429. Please see Ordinances for more information on fees and electrical regulations or contact Code Enforcement.

Liquor license applicationPDF · 153 KB

Application for liquor license issued to businesses. Liquor licenses are valid from November 1 - October 31. Please review the liquor ordinances for more information. No tavern may sell food items without a valid liquor license

Restaurant/tavern application for registration and licensePDF · 12 KB

Application for restaurant license issued to place of business that sells prepared food. Licensing period is from May 1 through April 30 and shall be deemed reissued upon expiration without further application. No restaurant may sell food items without a valid restaurant license.

Video gaming applicationPDF · 27 KB

Application for permits issued to businesses for operation of video gaming AND video game machines, jukeboxes, pool tables, and cigarette sales. Licensing period is from May 1 through April 30.

Tax forms

Local motor fuel, food and beverage, and hotel tax return forms.

Local motor fuel tax returnPDF · 138 KB

Local MFT Form - for gas stations to file tax returns showing tax receipts received during each month due on or before the 30th day of the calendar month succeeding the end of the monthly filing period.

Municipal food and beverage tax returnPDF · 67 KB

Food and Beverage Form - for restaurants and taverns to file tax returns showing tax receipts received during each month due on or before the 30th day of the calendar month succeeding the end of the monthly filing period.

Hotel tax returnPDF · 46 KB

Form for submitting Tax income to the Village