Rock Island city endorsement

The city of Rock Island requires a license for all businesses located within city limits, or conducting business within city limits. If you are not sure if you will do business within the city limits, contact the city directly before you apply.

License fee is determine by number of employees who work within the city limits of Rock Island.

Method for calculating FTEs: Add up all the total number of individuals employed during the year preceding the license year (including owner, full-time, part-time and temporary employees) from January 1 to December 31.

The minimum number of FTEs is one. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners.

Origination fee:

Renewal fee:

If you are a nonprofit business, you may be exempt from city fees. To qualify you must submit a copy of your business’ IRS 501(c) certificate with your application.

If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Rock Island Municipal Code 17.50.090. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.

Origination fee: $100

Renewal fee: $100

If your business is physically located outside city limits, but conducts business within city limits, your license fee is determined by number of employees and gross annual income earned within this city’s limits.

Method for calculating FTEs: Add up all the total number of individuals employed during the year preceding the license year (including owner, full-time, part-time and temporary employees) from January 1 to December 31.

The minimum number of FTEs is one. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners.

Origination fee:

Renewal fee: