Village of Westchester, Illinois :: Village Departments

V I L L A G E D E P A R T M E N T S

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:

General Application for Public Hearings and other Requests

Meeting Room Use Policy & Application

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

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 May 1 through April 30, Vehicle sticker fees double after May 1st.

Fees:	Thru April 30th	May 1st
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 April 30th, (one per person) $10 for antique vehicles by April 30th (see below)

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Village Board Changes the Vehicle License Renewal Due Date
The Village Board in their efforts to made procedures at Village Hall more customers friendly decided to change the due date for vehicle licenses from February 15th of each year, to April 30th. In the past residents were mailed vehicle license renewal forms in early December, with payment due no later than February 15th of the following year. Because of the mailing went out over the holiday period when winter condition may have been a hindrance for residents to place their new stickers on their windshields, the Village Board decided that it would be more convenient to residents to pay their vehicle license fees at a later time when weather conditions were more favorable to taking stickers off the windshield and affixing the new license sticker.
At their July 20th 2010 Board Meeting the Village Board changed the due date from February 15th to April 30th of each year, extending the current vehicle license period from February 15, 2011, to April 30, 2011. Renewal forms will be mailed to residents during early March, 2011. Vehicle license rates have not changed, and the penalty for purchasing a vehicle license after the due date will stay the same. The late payment penalty is double the original vehicle license fee, e.g. passenger cars vehicle license fee is $35, and the late renewal fee is $70.
Residents are reminded that they must purchase a vehicle license for all vehicles housed in Westchester, as well as for all vehicles that are registered through the State of Illinois with a Westchester address, e.g. vehicles that may be used at a second resident, but registered to their Westchester address, are required to have a Westchester vehicle license.

Village Board Implements New Vehicle License Rate for Antique Vehicles
Residents who own an antique vehicle and have a State of Illinois antique license plate will now be able to purchase a $10 annual village license fee, rather than paying the $35 passenger vehicle fee. The Village Board decided that vehicles with State of Illinois antique plates are meant to travel infrequently on the streets, and should not be required to pay the same fee that a regular passenger vehicles that frequently use the Village’s streets.

Residents are reminded that they must purchase a vehicle license for all vehicles housed in Westchester, as well as for all vehicles that are registered through the State of Illinois with a Westchester address, e.g. antique vehicles not housed in Westchester, but registered to a Westchester address, are required to have a Westchester vehicle license.

Utility Billing Information
Residents are billed quarterly for their water usage. The current rate is $5.78 per 1,000 gallons with a 9,000 gallon minimum usage charge, or $52.02 per quarter. Sewage is billed at a rate of $1.00 per 1,000 gallons. Included in your utility bill are charges for rubbish service. Rubbish is billed in advance of service.

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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.

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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.

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

Garbage Collection

Garbage Collection Schedule (.pdf format)

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. The current rate is $60.21 per quarter 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.

Rubbish Rate Increase: The rubbish rate has changed from $57.90 to $60.21, a 4% increase due to notification from Waste Management, effective 7/1/08. Senior rate (for those 65 or older): $54.30.

Waste Management Senior Discount Form - Click here to print

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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

Some “Basic” refuse service information
from Waste Management

1) The program is a “take all” community provided guidelines are followed….additional bags & cans ( with handles not exceeding 33 gallons ) should not weigh more than 50 Lbs.
2) One (1) large bulk item will be picked up each week at no charge …such as furniture, mattress/box spring, cabinet, bicycle, etc.
3) Carpeting must be prepared properly cut/ tied / bundled in 4 ft. lengths no bigger than 2ft. around with a maximum weight of 50 Lbs.
4) Tires are no longer acceptable due to EPA regulations ……residents should check with their local tire stores .
5) Unacceptable Refuse: Large automotive parts, concrete, gravel/dirt, batteries, oil based and latex fluid paint products (latex dried out cans will be taken), oil, antifreeze, insecticides, medical waste,
Construction debris, fencing, and materials too large for one person to handle.
6) “White Goods” such as air conditioners, dehumidifier, dishwasher, dryers, furnace, stove, washer require WM be notified for pick up at least 24 hours prior to normal service day and is included in service at no additional charge to resident.
7) Recyclables should be placed in blue recycle cart, any excess can be put in 18 gallon bin. No separation of materials is required-comingle all paper products ( magazines, newspapers, office paper, junk mail, etc. ), glass bottles( all colors), aluminum / bi metal cans, plastic containers #1 thru #7, cardboard boxes ( must be prepared properly….flattened and bundled into 4ft lengths not weighing more than 50Lbs. ).
8) All refuse and recyclables need to be placed out on your service day by 6:00 AM.