Contractor's License

All contractors performing work within the Village of River Grove must meet the following registration requirements to ensure that our Residents receive qualified, reliable, and code-compliant service.

1. Registration Requirements

  • All contractor licenses are valid for the calendar year, from January 1 to December 31, regardless of when the application is submitted.
  • A License and Permit Bond in the amount of $10,000.00 is required and must be trade specific.
  • No bond is required for plumbers.
  • The Village of River Grove must be named as the Obligee on the bond.
  • The bond must remain valid for the full duration issued by the Village of River Grove.
  • A Certificate of Liability Insurance must be submitted at the time of application. The Village of River Grove must be listed as the Certificate Holder, also including the address 2621 N. Thatcher, River Grove, IL 60171.
  • Electricians must submit their City/Municipality license.
  • Roofers must submit their State Roofing license.
  • Plumbers must submit their State of Illinois 055 License.
  • The contractor license fee is non-refundable if the application is cancelled or withdrawn by the applicant.
  • All payments must be made payable to the Village of River Grove.

2. License Fees

  • General Contractor: $150
  • Subcontractor: $125

Download the Contractor License Application From here:

Contractor License Application

  1. Building Department

    Physical Address
    2621 N Thatcher Avenue
    River Grove, IL 60171

    Fax: 708-453-0761


  2. Chuck Fredrickson

    Building Commissioner

  3. Catherine Karda

    Building Department Executive Administrator

  4. Phil Buffalo

    Building Inspector/Code Enforcement

  5. Betsy Clark

    Building Administrative Clerk

  6. Bernadetta Zemczak

    Building Department Assistant

  7. Kenneth Soreng

    Electrical Inspector

  8. Jim Sullivan

    Plumbing Inspector

  9. Terrence Muellner

    Health Code Enforcement Officer