Contractor Licensing

Trades Requiring a City License


All building and home improvement contractors are required to obtain a city license. The following trades are included:
  • Carpenter
  • Concrete / Asphalt
  • Drain layer
  • Electrician
  • Excavator
  • Fence
  • General contractor
  • HVAC
  • Siding
  • Signs 

Trades Requiring a City & State License

The following trades are required to obtain a city and State of Illinois license:
  • Plumbing
  • Roofing
A copy of the state license must be submitted to the City of Aledo.

Forms

  1. City of Aledo Contractor Registration Form
  2. Contractor Registration Form (PDF)

Insurance

All contractors must submit proof of insurance and a bond to the City of Aledo prior to obtaining a city contractor license.

The requirements for contractor insurance include:
  • Minimum $10,000 license and permit bond, naming City of Aledo
  • Minimum $100,000 / $300,00 liability insurance, naming City of Aledo as certificate holder
  • Workers Compensation Insurance (unless there are no employees)
The City of Aledo does not charge a fee for a contractor license

Property Owner Requirements

A property owner working on his own 1 or 2 family dwelling (used as the owner's domicile) is generally not required to obtain a contractor license or insurance. The City reserves the right to require a license, insurance and bond for major projects.

A landlord is not required to obtain a license or provide insurance for routine maintenance work on existing buildings. The landlord shall be required to obtain a contractor license and provide insurance (or use licensed contractors) for major rehabilitation or other items requiring a permit.

No permit shall be issued until all contractors involved in the project have submitted their insurance, bond and are licensed as required by the City and the State of Illinois.