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Will County, IL Business Licensing & Operations: Massage Establishments (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

License fee
$2,000 per year, due before Jan. 1
Hours
Closed 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Background check
Sheriff fingerprints applicant and staff
Felony bar
No license within 10 years of felony conviction
Approval path
HHS Committee then County Board, 60 days each
Max fine
$500 per violation

Summary

Unincorporated Will County requires every bath house or massage parlor to hold a county license before opening. The County Clerk collects a $2,000 annual fee, the Sheriff fingerprints the applicant and staff, and the Health and Human Services Committee and County Board must both approve.

City-specific rules exist: Joliet has its own massage establishments rules that differ from Will County's county-level regulations. If you live in Joliet, check the city-specific page instead.

(A) No person shall operate a bath house or massage parlor in the unincorporated areas of the county without a valid and current license under this chapter. (B) Commencing 60 days after passage of this chapter, all bath houses and massage parlors within the unincorporated areas of the county, must be licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2025 S-25: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ordinance No. 24-100, passed 4-18-2024 and Res. 23-387, passed 11-16-2023; and State legislation approved through 2024 Pamphlet #2).

Full Breakdown

Will County Code Ch. 02). 01). 04). 05). 06). 07).

Violations & Fines

Operating without the license, or violating the operating restrictions in § 118.07, exposes the licensee to a fine of up to $500 under § 118.99 and to revocation or suspension of the license under § 118.08. The county's Health and Human Services Committee acts as the hearing officer on any revocation or suspension, and its decision is final except for court review under the state Administrative Review Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Will County massage parlor license cost?
The license fee is $2,000, paid in advance with the application to the County Clerk, and it must be paid again before January 1 of each following calendar year to stay current under § 118.04.
Can a felony conviction disqualify a massage parlor applicant?
Yes. Under § 118.05, no license may be granted to any applicant who has been convicted of a felony within the ten years preceding the date of the application, after the Sheriff's fingerprinting and background investigation.
What hours must a licensed massage parlor stay closed?
Section 118.07 requires businesses operating under Chapter 118 to close from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., in addition to the cross-gender nudity restrictions on employees appearing before patrons.
Who decides whether to grant or revoke a Will County massage license?
The Health and Human Services Committee holds the hearing and recommends a decision within 60 days; the County Board then accepts or rejects that recommendation within another 60 days, and that decision is final except for state court review.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Will County

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