Community Development

New Online Processes

You can apply for business licenses, rental licenses, building permits, and zoning requests (special uses, variations etc.), all in one place. You can also view the progress of your applications, make modifications, and print your own license from the online portal. 

To register your account, click the link above and add your details. 

If you have any problems, please call Community Development at 847-506-6030. 

Instructions:

• Click “Login or Register”
• Enter a valid email address, and either set a new password, or enter your existing password.
• Enter your validation code that was sent to that email address.
• Click “Apply” on the toolbar to apply for a permit, or “Pay Invoices” to pay any outstanding invoices.
• You can select what type of permit you are applying for by scrolling through the permit list, or searching using the search bar.
• For applications, you can add your address to your application by using the address search function.

If you have any problems, or cannot find your permit type, please call Community Development at: 847-506-6030 or email us at CD@CityRM.org

Duties & Responsibilities

Rolling Meadows Community Development Department consists of Planning and Zoning, Administrative, Permitting, Business Development, and Building professionals who are dedicated to making business, building, and development safe, efficient, and sustainable.

The key responsibilities of the department include:

• Building inspections
• Business and contractor licensing
• Code education and enforcement
• Community planning
• Economic development
• Health and sanitation inspections
• Issuing development permits
• Land use control
• Property maintenance review
• Rental dwelling licenses applications

Economic opportunity, safety, and compatibility are emphasized by the department as priorities.

For More Information

We have developed this webpage as a source of information about the Community Development Department and the programs and activities it administers. Please contact us if you do not find the answer to your question or if you need additional information.