Welcome to the Village of Dolton
Economic Development
The Village of Dolton offers a number of attractive incentives to help create a healthy business environment. New, as well as established businesses reap the benefits of the Village's economic development program. Our Village economic development programs include Community Development Block Grants, the City's State-certified Enterprise Zone, Tax Increment Financing, job training and other economic development incentives. For more than 100 years, Dolton has encouraged development and expansion of commercial and industrial enterprises.
Mayor Ronnie C. Lewis, on behalf of the residents, businesses, and Dolton community, is committed to an economic environment that fosters business growth. We seek, welcome, and appreciate our business and industrial citizens. We understand the needs of business and will tailor a package of economic incentives to assist with their development and expansion in Dolton.
Our business community serves not only those who reside in Dolton, but also hundreds of thousands who reside in the surrounding region.
Recent Developments:
Food for Less Opened 2010
Commercial Strip Opened 2010
Olivia’s Restaurant Opened 2011
Some helpful links are:
Dolton Business Development Forms (below)
Illinois Department of Economic Opportunity: http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo/
Illinois State Treasurer:http://www.treasurer.il.gov
Cook County Assessors Office: http://www.cookcountyassessor.com
Cook County Treasurers Office: http://www.cookcountytreasurer.com
Contractors
In order to work as a contractor in the Village of Dolton, you must apply for a contractor’s license. To be approved for a contractor or landscaping license you have an indemnity bond payable to The Village of Dolton and a Certificate of Insurance. In addition to the bond and certificate of insurance, plumbing and roofing contractors must submit a copy of their state licenses. Electricians must submit their supervising electricians’ license.
Commercial Occupancy Inspections
The Building Department is responsible for administering commercial occupancy inspections for spaces within existing buildings.
Prior to inspection, an application for a commercial inspection must be completed and submitted for review. The cost of a commercial inspection is $70.00. The inspection will determine if your business is allowed to operate at the site you have selected.
For more information about building permits, please call (708) 849-4000.
FORMS
Application For Building Permit
Application For Plumbing Permit
Application For Electrical Permit
Contractor's License
Landscapers License