The Accounts Receivable division of the Finance Department is responsible for all functions related to receivables management. This includes the billing, issuance, tracking and reporting of various sales taxes, special assessments, licenses, public events, parking ticket/court cases, permits and fees.
Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and is located at:
City of Peoria – Accounts Receivable
419 Fulton Street, Room 111
Peoria, IL 61602-1282
Phone: (309)494-8588
E-Mail: AR@peoriagov.org
Business Licenses
Currently the City of Peoria has no standard business license, however the City does license specific businesses and occupational types. The licenses administered by the Accounts Receivable Office are as follows:
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| Type of License | Municipal Code | Application Name |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement Arcade | Chapter 18, Article II | General License Application |
| Auctioneer | Chapter 18, Article V | General License Application |
| Automatic Amusement (pinball, etc) | Chapter 18, Article II | General License Application |
| Boiler Tender | Chapter 5, Article XII | Stationary Engineer Boiler Tender Application |
| Bowling Lanes | Chapter 18, Article II | General License Application |
| Cannabis Business | Chapter 18, Article XIX |  Cannabis Business License Application |
| Carnival | Chapter 18, Article II | General License Application |
| Children’s Hospital | Chapter 18, Article XV | General License Application |
| Cigarette | Chapter 18, Article XIV | General License Application |
| Dance Hall | Chapter 18, Article VI | General License Application |
| Electrical Contractor | Chapter 5, Article IV, Div 3 | HVAC Electrical Contractor Exam InformationHVAC Electrical License Application |
| Fire Prevention Permit | Chapter 11, Article III | None |
| Going out of Business | State statute | Going Out of Business Application |
| Hazardous Material Permit | Chapter 11, Article III | None |
| Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor | Chapter 5, Article V | HVAC Electrical Contractor Exam InformationHVAC Electrical License Application |
| Horse Drawn Vehicle Driver | Chapter 30 | See Peoria Police Department – Records Division |
| Horse Drawn Vehicle | Chapter 30 | Horse Drawn Vehicle License Application |
| Hotel/Motel | Chapter 27, Article VII | General License Application |
| House Mover | Chapter 5, Article XI | General License Application |
| Mobile Food Vehicle | Chapter 18, Article XVII | Mobile Food Vehicle Application |
| Mobile Home Court | Chapter 19 | General License Application |
| Music Box (jukebox) | Chapter 18, Article II | General License Application |
| Outdoor Advertising | Chapter 18, Article VIII | General License Application |
| Parking Lot Paving Contractor | Chapter 26, Article VII | General License Application |
| Peddler | Chapter 18, Article IX | Peddler License Application |
| Pool Tables (not coin operated) | Chapter 18, Article II | General License Application |
| Public Event | Chapter 21 | Public Event Application |
| Push Cart/Sidewalk Station Vendor | Chapter 18, Article XII | Street Vendor Application |
| Restaurant | Chapter 27, Article VIII | General License Application |
| Retail Gasoline Dealer | Chapter 27, Article XII | General License Application |
| Riverfront Entertainment District(Right of Way) | City Ordinance 16550 | Riverfront Entertainment District |
| Sale of Concealable Weapons | Chapter 20, Article VI, Div 2 | General License Application |
| Second Hand Dealer | Chapter 18, Article XI | General License Application |
| Sewer Connector Contractor | Chapter 31, Article II, Div 2 | General License Application |
| Sexually Oriented Adult Business | Chapter 18, Article III | Sexually Oriented Adult Business Application |
| Sexually Oriented Adult Busn Employee | Chapter 18, Article III | Sexually Oriented Adult Busn Employee Application |
| Sidewalk & Driveway Contractor | Chapter 26, Article VII, Div 3 | General License Application |
| Stationary Engineer | Chapter 5, Article XII | Stationary Engineer Boiler Tender Application |
| Taxicab Owner | Chapter 30 | Taxicab Application |
| Taxicab Driver | Chapter 30 | See Peoria Police Department – Records Division |
| Theater | Chapter 18, Article II | General License Application |
| Transient Merchant | Chapter 18, Article XIII | General License Application |
| Video Gaming | Chapter 18, Article IV | General License Application |
Please note:Most licenses have requirements you must meet before the application will be considered. You cannot operate until you receive your signed license.
Other Licenses
| Bicycle | Contact the Peoria Police Department at 601 SW Adams Street, Peoria, IL 61602 or Phone (309) 494-8300. |
| Bingo & Raffle | Contact the Peoria County Clerk’s Office at (309) 672-6059. |
| Food & Beverage | Peoria City/County Health Department, 2116 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61604 or Phone (309) 679-6000. |
| Liquor | Contact the Peoria City Clerk’s Office at the City Hall Building, 419 Fulton Street, Room 401, Peoria, Illinois 61602 or phone (309) 494-8565 or access their page on this website |
Business Sales Tax
The City of Peoria administers and collects several taxes (see below). The tax proceeds are paid directly to the City. For information on these taxes, click on the link below or contact the Finance Department Accountant at (309) 494-8518 or the Accounts Receivable Office at (309) 494-8588.
| Type of Tax | Ordinance | Application | Tax Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Tax (HRA Tax) – (Hotel/Restaurant/Amusement) | Chapter 27, Articles VII, VIII, IX | Tax Fee Application | Municipal Tax Return |
| Municipal Tax – Packaged Liquor | Chapter 27, Article VIII | Tax Fee Application | Package Liquor Tax Return |
| Motor Fuel Tax | Chapter 18, Article II | Tax Fee Application | Motor Fuel Tax Return |
| Utility Tax – Electric & Natural Gas | Chapter 27, Article XI | Tax Fee Application | Contact Our Office |
| Business Development District (Hospitality Improvement Zone) | Chapter 27, Article XIV | Tax Fee Application | Business Development District (HIZ) Tax Return |
Other Taxes
The Home Rule Tax (formerly known as Purchase Tax), is remitted directly to the Illinois Department of Revenue. The City of Peoria offers a rebate program for this tax. Contact the Finance Department Accountant at (309) 494-8512 for information about this program.
In Peoria County, you should contact the County Treasurer for information on County taxes. Please call (309) 672-6065.
For information on the State of Illinois sales taxes, please click on the link to the Illinois Department of Revenue.www.revenue.state.il.us
Special Assessments
The City of Peoria makes improvements to streets, sidewalks, lighting, sewers, etc. jointly with the property owners. This procedure is called the Special Assessment process. The property owner will pay a portion of the improvement cost, and the City will pay the remaining portion. To initiate this process for your neighborhood, contact the Engineering Division at (309) 494-8801.
After the completion of the Special Assessment court process, we will invoice the property owners. To request account information for your property, contact the Accounts Receivable Office at (309) 494-8588.You should be prepared to provide your parcel identification number.
Delinquent Special Assessment installments are offered at the county-wide tax sale yearly. You should make every effort to avoid having your installment offered at the sale. You should also note, you risk losing your property if these installments remain unredeemed from the tax buyer.
