Business License
Colona Businesses
- Every business operating in the City of Colona must have a city business license.
- Home based businesses are also required to have a city business license.
- Complete the business license application (see link below) and submit it at City Hall with payment.
- Business licenses are approved by the City Council.
- The initial license fee is $50.
- Annual registration is required after a City business license has been issued. There is NO fee for annual registration if renewal takes place before February 1 of the following year.
Vendor Merchant
- If the nature of the business is retail sales from a mobile unit; and
- the intent is to remain in the city for less than one year;
- a vendor merchant license is required.
- Contact City Hall for fees and other requirements: 309-792-0571 or email City Hall.
Peddlers/Solicitors
- Sale or solicitation of sales done from house to house requires a special license which is issued at City Hall.
- There is a fee of $20 per organization per day for a Solicitor's Permit.
- Contact City Hall for more information and other requirements: 309-792-0571 or email City Hall.
Video Gaming License
- The City of Colona has seven Video Gaming License establishments.
- All establishments must have a current business and liquor license.
- There is a $250 fee for each gaming machine in the establishment.
- Currently all Video Gaming Licenses are spoken for.
- Contact City Hall for more information and other requirements: 309-792-0571 or email City Hall