Business Licensing
Business Licenses and Public Safety Registrations
Village of South Holland has moved its Business Licensing and Public Safety Registration processes online through the Elements Connect portal. Whether you’re applying for a new business license, renewing an existing license, or submitting a home daycare license application, this portal is designed to streamline your experience.
Creating Your Account
All businesses, whether applying for the first time or renewing a license, must create an Elements Connect account if they haven’t done so already. This account can be created by any employee of your business and will be reused for future renewals. Be sure to use a primary email address for all communications related to your license.
Completing Your Application or Renewal
Once your account is set up, you’ll use an interactive map to match your business location with the Village’s system. If your business is in a multi-tenant building, you’ll be provided with specific instructions to ensure everything is correctly submitted.
After submitting your business information, you can choose to pay the fee online via credit card or by mailing a check. Upon approval, you will receive your business license electronically, followed by a physical copy mailed to your location for display.
Home Daycare License
Home daycare providers should follow the same steps. Simply create or log into your Elements Connect account, verify or update your details, and submit the renewal.
Business Licensing Schedule
Business Licenses and Public Safety Registrations are issued on a calendar year basis. The renewal period begins on November 15th each year, and the deadline to submit all renewal applications is January 15th. Make sure to submit your application and payment during this period to avoid late fees. This schedule only applies to renewal applications.
Application Deadline: January 15. Late applications/payments will incur a $100 late fee.
Note: All commercial properties within the Village of South Holland are required to have a valid business license or public safety registration.
Please click here to apply.
Fee Schedule
Base Fee:
$100 for building sizes under 5,000 square feet
$200 for building sizes greater than 5,000 square feet
$225 for Home Daycare Licenses
Churches, Schools and government organizations have no fee for their Public Safety Registration
Additional Fees:
Health Inspections: $200
Vending Machines: $20 per machine
Tobacco Sales: $50
Questions? Contact the Clerk's office in the Customer Service Center at BusinessLicense@southholland.org or 708.210.2900, Option 1.
Resources
Incorporating Your Business
Home Day Care Guidelines
Home-Based Business Guidelines
Contact
Village of South Holland Clerk's Office
(708) 210-2900 | BusinessLicense@southholland.org
16220 Wausau Ave - Customer Service Center