All businesses operating within the City of Collinsville are required to obtain a License or Registration, including businesses operated in traditional “brick and mortar” commercial locations (called Commercial Businesses) and businesses operated from your residence (called Home Occupations). The City has different regulations depending on where you operate your business, and therefore has separate Commercial Business and Home Occupation applications.

Additionally, the City distinguishes between Licenses and Registrations, based on the type of business you are operating. If your business type is a non-profit, civic, or fraternal organization, or is found on this list of exempt businesses, then you will need a Registration. If your business type is not a non-profit, civic, or fraternal organization or found on the list, then you will need a License.

Use our questionnaire below to help determine the best application type for you:

Are you operating in a commercial location (not your home)?

Yes – Is your Commercial business type found on the exempt list?

Yes – Complete the Commercial Business Registration Packet

No – Complete the Commercial Business License Packet and pay the $50.00 fee

No – Is your Home Occupation business type found on the exempt list?

Yes – Complete the Home Occupation Registration Packet

No – Complete the Home Occupation License Packet and pay the $50.00 fee

Neither – Are you operating a Food Truck or Mobile Food Vending business?

Yes – Complete the Mobile Food Vendor/Food Truck License Packet and pay the $50.00 fee

No – Please call City Hall at 618-346-5200

Still unsure? No problem! Please call City Hall at 618-346-5200 and we will be happy to help.

Application Packets and Forms

• Commercial Business Registration Packet
• Commercial Business License Packet
• Home Occupation Registration Packet
• Home Occupation License Packet
• Mobile Food Vendor/Food Truck License Packet
• Emergency Contact Form
• Food and Beverage Tax Form
• Hotel/Motel Tax Form

Code of Ordinances references: Commercial Businesses and Home Occupations

Contact

General Questions Regarding Business Licenses:
618-346-5200 ext. 1206
stonellato@collinsvilleil.org

Questions Regarding New Development Projects:
Travis Taylor, Community Development Director
618-346-5200 ext. 1120 
cddirector@collinsvilleil.org

Questions Regarding Financial Incentives:
Jessica Short, Assistant City Manager/Economic Development Manager
at 618-346-5200 ext. 1155
jshort@collinsvilleil.org

Questions Regarding Uptown Businesses:
Caitlin Rice, Senior Planner
618-346-5200 ext. 1138
cerice@collinsvilleil.org

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