Business registration
All businesses in the Village of Huntley are required to be registered. Vending machines must also be registered with the Village.
 
Contractor registration
All contractors doing work or rendering service in Huntley are required to be registered with the Village. Registration forms can be obtained by contacting the Development Services Department. A $25.00 fee is assessed.
 
Curfew
For residents under 17: Weekdays from 11:00pm to 6:00am. Fridays and Saturdays from Midnight to 6am.
 
Home improvement
Permits are required for many home improvement projects. Please check with the Village's Development Services Department before commencing work.

Hydrant flushing
Hydrants are flushed periodically to ensure good water quality and pressure. Residents will be provided with notice of flushing schedules which may affect water service in the area.

Garage sales
The Village does not require a permit to have a garage sale. However, garage sale signs are only allowed to be posted on private property.

Garbage pick up
In 2008, Huntley began utilizing a single village-wide residential wastehauler (excluding apartments & Sun City).  At that time, MDC Environmental (Marengo Disposal) was awarded the 7-year contract. 
Click here to download a brochure with more information.
Click here to obtain a full list of licensed waste haulers within the Village. 
Both documents can also be obtained from Village Hall.

Junk car ordinance
Vehicles must be operable. There is a time limit for removal. Please contact the Police Department for additional information.


 

Link to Land Use Ordinances

Leaf burning
Although Huntley straddles 2 counties, the Village Board recently adopted the McHenry County Open Burning Ordinance to cover ALL property within the Village.   Due to the relatively small size of residential lots in Huntley, leaf burning is now essentially illegal for the vast majority of homeowners within Village limits. Be sure and follow the leaf burning regulations that apply to you:  
Huntley's Open Burning Ordinance- McHenry County
Huntley's Open Burning Ordinance- Kane County

Parking regulations
No parking is allowed on any Village street between the hours of 2am and 6am. Permission can be obtained for special circumstance by contacting the Police Department non-emergency number. Parking across public sidewalks is prohibited at all times.

Pet registration
The Village of Huntley does not require pet licensing. However, both Kane & McHenry Counties do require valid rabies tags for all dogs.

Signs
Ordinance governs the display of temporary and permanent signs. No signs are allowed in the right of way. Garage sale signs are permitted on private property only.

Snow removal
Parking of any vehicles on Village streets within 8 Hours of a snowfall of 2 inches or more is prohibited.

Vehicle stickers
Vehicle Stickers are not required in the Village of Huntley.

Water bills
Water bills can be paid by mail or in person at Village Hall. You can also sign up for the direct utility billing plan Bills are sent bi-monthly.

Watering restrictions
A color-coded, three-tiered water conservation program was adopted to help residents quickly identify the status of our community water system. Signs will be posted throughout the Village displaying the color and water restriction conditions. Hand watering is permitted for watering of flowers, plants, car washing, etc.

To find out more information regarding the color-coded system:
Download Brochure