Most work that requires a permit also requires the contractor to be registered with the City of Evanston. If the work is being performed by the owner of an owner occupied property, an affidavit is required in lieu of a contractor registration. Refer to the Building and Housing information on the City website for more information or call 311 or 847-448-4311 and ask for the Permit Desk.
Beginning January 2, 2018, all contractors performing work within City limits are required to register with the City, including but not limited to General Contractors, Electrical, Carpentry, Concrete, Excavation, Masonry, Landscaping, Fence, Roofing and Sign contractors. To obtain the registration, the contractor must provide the City with a completed registration application and an original certificate of insurance or policy declaration documenting that the contractor carries general liability insurance with a minimum of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) per occurrence, bodily injury insurance with a minimum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) per occurrence, property damage insurance with a minimum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) per occurrence and workers’ compensation insurance at the statutory minimum amounts.
Fees (renewable annually) General Contractor: $125 Trade Contractor: $100
Submittal Requirements
➢ Completed/Signed Contractor Registration Application ➢ State Regulated Contractors: copy of state license ➢ Electrical Contractor: copy of license from testing municipality ➢ Certificate of Insurance ● Per occurrence: $100,000 general liability; $300,000 bodily injury; $100,000 property damage ● Workers Compensation per Illinois Statutory Limits or check box to attest that company does not have workers compensation coverage and the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act does not require the company to retain sick coverage.