Licenses / Permits

Carbondale does not require a general business license, but some types of businesses do require a license or a permit to operate in the City. If your contemplated business is listed, contact the appropriate office for application forms. View a complete listing of Forms and Applications.

City Resources

Planning Services

200 South Illinois Avenue
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: 618-457-3248
Planning Services Page

Licensing Documents

• Zoning Certificate (PDF)
• Site Plan Review (PDF)

Building & Neighborhood Services Division

200 South Illinois Avenue
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: 618-457-3237
Building and Neighborhood Services Division Page

Licensing Documents

• Bed and Breakfast (PDF)
• Bowling Alley
• Circus / Carnival
• Demolition/Moving a Building (PDF)
• Electrician (PDF)
• Hotel / Motel (PDF)
• Mechanical Amusement (PDF)
• Mobile Home Park
• Public Amusement
• Refuse Collector
• Theater

City Clerk’s Office

200 South Illinois Avenue
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: 618-457-3281

• Alcohol / Liquor (PDF)
• Vendor (PDF)
• Solicitor (PDF)
• Taxicab (PDF)

Police Department

501 S Washington Street
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: 618-457-3200
Police Department Page

Services

• Pawn Broker