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The renewal process applies to all Businesses and Places of Worship seeking to operate within Harvey city limits.  The process eliminates in-person submissions for applications, required documents, and payments. Additionally, the city will now issue an “Operational License” for all approved applications via email that can be conveniently printed and visibly displayed for public viewing in accordance with ordinance 5-02-030.

While the approval of renewal applications remains conditional upon compliance with the applicable City Codes, Ordinances, State and Federal Laws, be advised it’s now driven by the deadline to meet all inspection requirements and the deadline to submit your renewal application by MARCH 31st.

BEFORE STARTING THE RENEWAL PROCESS, ALL BUSINESSES AND PLACES OF WORSHIP MUST submit payment for a Public Safety and Fire Inspection. Additionally, if you manufacture, sell or distribute products that can be consumed by humans (i.e. Restaurants, Daycares, Retail Stores), payment for two (2) Health Inspections is also required to be compliant with all Food and Drug Administration standards.

INSPECTION FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE)

• Public Safety:          $150 | $100 (re-inspection)
• Fire:                         $100 | $50 (re-inspection)
• Health (1st & 2nd): $300 ($150 x 2) | $100 (re-inspections)
  Note: Heath Inspections shall be performed twice a year by certified Health Inspectors. However, penalties to include daily fines and cease and desist orders shall be enforced by the City for noncompliance of any violations identified.

HOW TO COMPLY WITH INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
Successfully submit payment of applicable fees by following steps below:

CLICK HERE to make payment for initial INSPECTIONS.
CLICK HERE to make payment for RE-INSPECTIONS.

Once on the payment form, follow the steps below:

1. Select the up arrow to input “1” by the appropriate inspections required.
2. Provide the required information.
3. Select Pay Now (email confirmation shall be sent).
4. Check email to copy payment confirmation transaction number (required for field in renewal application).
5. City Inspectors will be dispatched for Public Safety and Fire Inspections:

HOW TO COMPLETE THE RENEWAL APPLICATION (DESKTOP RECOMMENDED)

Once all applicable inspection fees have been paid the renewal application can be completed. NOTE: To allow ample time for processing, applications will not be accepted after MARCH 31st.

CLICK HERE to open the application. Once on the form, follow the steps below:

1. Provide the required information.
2. Upload the required documents.
3. Pay the $150 non-refundable application fee.
   a. Provide required payment information (email confirmation shall be sent with the transaction number required for step #4 below).
   b. Copy the transaction number from the emailed receipt.
   c. Return to the application and paste the payment transaction number in the appropriate field.
   d. Check boxes to consent and sign the application.
   e. Review all information before continuing to ensure the information provided and documents uploaded are accurate, valid, current, legible, and meet all requirements. Failure to do so may prevent your application from being approved by April 30^th and, per city ordinance 5-02-010, a Cease-and-Desist order and fine of $2500 per day may be issued should you continue to operate without a valid Operational License.
   f. Click SUBMIT – Status updates shall be emailed to the email address provided in the application
4. Await document review.
         a. If all requirements are met:
   • • A payment link for applicable license fee(s) will be sent to the email address provided (SEE REQUIRED FEES BELOW). Payment must be received within three (3) business days, or the application will be closed by default and a new application and application fee shall be required.
     • Once full payment is confirmed, the application will be approved, and the Operational License will be sent to the email provided and must be visibly displayed for public viewing in accordance with ordinance 5-02-030.

b. If all requirements are not met:

• • • The application will be denied, and a new renewal application and application fee will be required to continue operating within Harvey city limits.

REQUIRED FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE)

• Application Fee: $150
• Operational License Fee: Varies Click Here
• Additional License Fees:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

All applicants must provide:

• Valid Photo ID (owner or authorized agent)
• Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• Proof of Liability Insurance (Lease or Deed)
• State License (if applicable)
• Sanitation License (if applicable)

Additional Requirements for DAYCARES (Center and Homebase):

• DCFS License
• Sanitation License
• Safety Plan

Additional Requirements for FOOD VENDORS:

• Illinois Department of Revenue Account ID
• $350,000 liability insurance coverage
• Sanitation License

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

• February 28^th      Payment for Inspections is required by this date.
• March 31^st         Applications not submitted by this date shall be denied.
• April 30^th           Applications not approved by this date shall be denied.

MOST COMMON DENIAL REASONS – However, should your application be denied for ANY reason, a new renewal application and application fee shall be required should you wish to continue operating within Harvey City limits.

• Applicant must be the Owner or Authorized Agent.
• The owner must provide a domicile address or the corporate address.
• The owner’s address MAY NOT be the same as the business address.
• The name on Photo ID must match Owner or Authorized Agent name.
• The applicant signature must match Owner or Authorized Agent name.
• Emergency contact MAY NOT be the Owner or Authorized Agent.
• Did not provide ALL PIN numbers associated with the property address as recorded with Cook County Accessors Office.
• You manufacture, sell or distribute products that can be consumed by humans and did not pay for required Health Inspections.
• Required documents are invalid (expired dates, incorrect names etc.).
• Incorrect or illegible documents were uploaded.
• Delinquent Property Taxes.
• Unpaid City Debt (Tickets, Taxes, Past Due Water Bills).
• Unpaid Settlement Agreement.
• Failed to make full payment for required fees.
• Data entry errors.
• Paid for incorrect inspection type (NOTE: Payment is NON-REFUNDABLE and cannot be applied to another or future payment).
• Paid for an inspection type not required (NOTE: Payment is NON-REFUNDABLE and cannot be applied to another or future payment).
• Partial payments (NOTE:  Payment is NON-REFUNABLE and cannot be applied to another or future payment).