5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Will County, Illinois.
Verified from official government sources
Home occupations in unincorporated Will County are governed by the County Zoning Code (Chapter 155). Home-based businesses must comply with residential district use regulations and maintain residential character. The Will County Land Use Department reviews zoning compliance. Contact them at 58 E. Clinton St., Joliet for current requirements.
Home-based businesses in unincorporated Will County are restricted from commercial signage to maintain residential character per the zoning code. The county's sign regulations are part of Chapter 155. Standard home occupation rules in Illinois counties typically prohibit or severely limit external signage. Contact the Land Use Department for specifics.
Home occupations in unincorporated Will County must not generate commercial traffic patterns or alter the residential character of the area. Standard county zoning requirements limit customer visits, prohibit outside employees, and restrict outdoor storage. Illinois Cottage Food Operation Act (410 ILCS 625/4) provides separate rules for home food sales.
Illinois Home Kitchen Operation law (410 ILCS 625/4) was dramatically expanded by Public Act 102-0633 effective January 2022, allowing sales up to $78,000/year of most shelf-stable foods plus many refrigerated items. Will County Health Department handles registration.
Illinois DCFS licenses home daycares under 225 ILCS 10 and 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406/408. Family daycares (up to 8 children) and group daycares (up to 16 with assistant) operate as home occupations in Will County subject to municipal zoning review.
3 cities in Will County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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