Steger contractor license & registration requirements

What a contractor needs to register with Steger, Illinois — fee, bond, insurance, credentials, term and how to submit — compiled from the village's own published sources.

Cook / Will County, IllinoisVerified from official sourceExpires: Apr 30Last verified Sep 25, 2026

Renewal checklist

1
Completed application form
Use the link in the sidebar.
2
Registration fee — $150
3
License & permit bond — $10,000 minimum license/permit bond
Obligee not published — ask who the bond should name.
4
Certificate of insurance
$1,000,000 minimum (certificate of insurance)
5
Workers' compensationconfirm by phone
not published
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Trade credentials
Certificate of insurance; license/permit bond; proof of certification for electrical and HVAC; copy of Illinois state license for roofing (IDFPR) and plumbing (IDPH). 'NO licenses will be issued without required insurance and proof of certification.'
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Submit: In person only
Drop off completed application and payment at Village Hall (in person). Electronic payment noted as 'coming soon'.

Term & renewal

License term (as published): May 1 – April 30 (annual)
Expiry model: Fixed year — everyone expires Apr 30. Next: Apr 30, 2027
Renewal window / late fees: not published

Fees, bond & insurance (as published)

General contractor fee: $150
Subcontractor / trade fee: $100
Other fees & penalties: not published
Bond: $10,000 minimum license/permit bond
Bond payee / obligee: not published (Village of Steger implied)
Liability insurance minimum: $1,000,000 minimum (certificate of insurance)
Workers' compensation: not published
Other requirements: Certificate of insurance; license/permit bond; proof of certification for electrical and HVAC; copy of Illinois state license for roofing (IDFPR) and plumbing (IDPH). 'NO licenses will be issued without required insurance and proof of certification.'
Trades covered: General contractors and sub-contractors; electrical and HVAC contractors must show proof of certification; roofing and plumbing contractors must submit copy of state license

Notes

Separate PDF applications for general contractors and plumbers. Village also requires a $50 business license with inspection for businesses located in Steger.

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At a glance

GC fee: $150
Sub fee: $100
Bond: $10,000
Expires: Apr 30
Submit via: In person only