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1. Does my pet need to have tags.

Yes, there is a $5 fee and all animals within the city limits must have registered tags.

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1. Is a business license required for a home-based business?

No....but we will issue licenses if they are required for obtaining contracts.

2. What is the first thing I should do if I want to open a business in Richton Park?

Contact the Building Department to inquire about zoning regulations regarding your particular business type.

3. Does the Village have TIF Districts?

Yes. There are five (5) districts.

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1. What can you tell me about Metra Lot?

• Daily $2.00 

• Monthly $35

• Quarterly $90

2. When is refuse picked up?

Yard waste is picked up on Mondays, garbage is picked up on Wednesday.

3. What are the Water billing dates and penalties?

• Bi-Monthly Billing: May, July, September, November, January, March

• 10% penalty applied to all bills not paid by the due date on the bill and an additional $60 delinquency charge after 16 days of the due date if still not paid.

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1. How do I contact a city department?

Visit the Staff Directory to find all department and staff contact information.

2. What is the brush pick-up schedule?

Brush is picked up on the first and third Tuesday of each month, April through November.

3. How do you report a streetlight out?

Contact the Public Works Department at (708) 481-8950 ext. 147.

4. What are the Water billing dates and penalties?

Quarterly billing takes place March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1. There is a 10% penalty after 30 days and a $60 Delinquency Fee after 60 days.

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1. What is the brush pick-up schedule?

Brush is picked up on the first and third Tuesday of each month, April through November.

2. How do you report a streetlight out?

Contact the Public Works Department at (708) 481-8950 ext. 147.

3. What should I do about skunks, raccoons, or other pests?

Most times pest issues are handled by an outside vendor.