Commercial Occupancy Renewal (Existing Businesses)

STEP 1:  Submit Completed Commercial Occupancy Renewal Application

STEP 2:  Inspection - An inspection is required by one or more City departments and the Wood Dale Fire Protection District.

STEP 3:  Payment of Fees - The invoice for Commercial Occupancy renewal and any related business activities will be emailed to the billing contact listed on the application.  Fees can be paid online or by check and mailed or hand delivered to the Community Development Department.  Cash and credit card payments are also accepted at City Hall.

STEP 4:  Commercial Occupancy Certificate Issued - Upon approval of the application, a passing inspection and payment of fees, the Commercial Occupancy Certificate (COC) will be issued.

New Commercial Occupancy (New Businesses, Expanding Businesses or Moving to New Space)

STEP 1:  Submit Completed New Commercial Occupancy Application 

STEP 2:  Welcome Meeting - Community Development Staff will schedule a meeting to welcome you to the City and learn about your business.  We will also discuss zoning, fees and opportunities to gain additional exposure.

STEP 3:  Inspection - An inspection is required by one or more City departments and the Wood Dale Fire Protection District.

STEP 4:  Payment of Fees - The invoice for Commercial Occupancy and any related business activities will be emailed to the billing contact identified on the application.  Fees can be paid online or by check and mailed or hand delivered to the Community Development Department.  Cash and credit card payments are also accepted at City Hall.

STEP 5:  Commercial Occupancy Certificate Issued - Upon passing the inspection, approval of the application and payment of fees, the Commercial Occupancy Certificate will be issued.  Occupancy of the space prior to issuance of the COC is not allowed, unless specifically granted by Community Development.

All residential rental units are to be registered with the City and pass an annual life safety inspection.

Persons who are engaged in commercial short-term sales must first obtain their license from the City prior to engaging in such activity

A Mobile Food Vendor Registration is required by any person engaging in the business of sales of food, drinks, and/ or cooked goods in a mobile vehicle.