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Licenses & Permits

Welcome to our Licenses & Permits page! Here, residents and businesses can find the permits they are looking to apply for.

Adopt-A-Roadway Application

Find out how you can adopt a VIllage of Gurnee roadway to keep maintained from garbage and other debris.

Adopt-A-Roadway Application

Adopt-A-Trail Application

Information and application for the Village's adopt-a-trail program.

Adopt-A-Trail Application

Animal Licenses

Find out the requirements and needs for an animal license

Animal Licenses

Block Party Permit Application

Find out how to apply for a block party

Block Party Permit Application

Bonfire or Open Burn Permit

Bonfire or Open Burn Permit

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Find out how to apply for and obtain building permits for both commercial and residential uses

Building Permits

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Find out how to apply for or renew your business license

Business License

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Garage Sales

Find out what is needed to obtain a Garage Sale Permit

Garage Sales

Handicapped Parking Permits

Find out how you can apply for a temporary handicapped parking permit from the Village

Handicapped Parking Permits

Liquor License

Find out how you can apply for and renew your liquor license

Liquor License

Parade Permit

Information for the Parade Permit Application

Parade Permit

Reserve a Room at Village Hall

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Reserve a Room at Village Hall

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