Village of Westchester, Illinois
 
 

Administration/Finance Department

VILLAGE HALL HOURS
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Click to view or download the following documents:

2008-2009 Fiscal Year Budget

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report year ending April 30, 2007

2006 Audit

General Application for Public Hearings and other Requests

NEW Direct Debit Application

Please call the Village Hall at (708) 345-0020 for information on the following:

  1. Vehicle Stickers
  2. Water Billing Information
  3. Animal Licenses
  4. Business Licenses
  5. Garbage Collection
  6. Recycling

All Realtors who wish to display signs on property within the Village of Westchester must register their company and agents. Real Estate Permit Application

Vehicle Stickers may be purchased at any time throughout the year.  They are valid for one year, from January 1 through December 31, with a grace period until February 15th.  Vehicle sticker fees double after February 15.

Fees:

Thru Feb. 15th

Feb. 16th

Auto Vehicle License*

$35

$70

Motorcycle License

$32

$64

Truck Vehicle License

Per Schedule

Fee Doubles

Vehicle License Transfer

$1

$1

*$20 to Senior Citizens age 65 by February 15th, 2006 (one per person)

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Water Billing Information
Residents are billed quarterly for their water usage.  The current rate is $5.00 per 1,000 gallons with a 9,000 gallon minimum usage charge.  Sewage is billed at a rate of $1.00 per 1,000 gallons.

click her to download the NEW Direct Debit Application

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Animal Licenses must be obtained yearly by dog and cat owners from the Westchester Police Department.  Licenses are valid from January 1 through December 31 and may be obtained from December 1 through February 15.  Dog owners must produce proof of rabies vaccination in order to obtain a license.  Licenses are free of charge.

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Business Licenses are obtained from Village Hall and must be renewed each January.

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Garbage Collection

Garbage Collection Schedule (.pdf format)

Waste Management Senior Discount Form-click here to print

Garbage and rubbish are picked up by a private contractor from curbs and alleys once a week.  When a scheduled pick-up falls on a holiday, collection will be made the following day.  Residents are currently billed $60.21 per quarter or $20.07 per month which is shown on the water bills.  Village ordinance requires all garbage be covered and not placed in paper bags or boxes for collection.  The burning of leaves and garbage is prohibited.  Village crews will remove tree branches from the parkway upon notice.  Call the Village at (708) 345-0020.

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Recycling
Recyclables are picked up once per week on a day assigned by the village contractor.  The village program includes newspapers, colored glass, aluminum, tin cans, type 1 and 2 plastics and cardboard.   Recycling bins should be placed at the curb on the appointed day.  Recyclables are picked up at the curb only, even if normal garbage pickup is in the alley. For a complete list of recyclables items please see: Recycle Guide

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