City of McHenry Finance Department McHenry Finance Department

City License

Certain businesses are required to obtain an annual operating license from the City of McHenry. Such businesses include restaurants, food dealer, food delivery, milk delivery, roller rink, theater, scavenger, carnival, mechanical amusement, arcade and tobacco.

You may purchase your license(s) from our office on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions or require further information please don't hesitate to call. We can be reached at the Administration Desk at (815)363-2100.

The Annual Fees are as follows
Restaurant License $30.00
Food Dealer License $30.00
Food Delivery License $50.00
Mechanical Amusement $50.00 per machine
Arcade License $200.00 after first 20
Tobacco License $25.00
Taxi License $100 plus $20/vehicle plus $34.50/vehicle sticker

Liquor Licenses

Liquor Licenses are also governed by the City, however they are managed by the Mayor's Office. For additional information regarding liquor licenses please contact Marci at (815)363-2108