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1. I’m moving into/out of Wheeling. What do I need to do to set up/cancel water service?

If you are selling your property:
Notify the Village. Fill out an application for real estate transfer. Final water reading will be done electronically 2 business days before closing. Final bill and all amounts owed to the Village need to be paid before receiving the transfer stamp on the original deed. The original deed can be brought into Village Hall or mailed for the transfer stamp. There is no fee for the transfer stamp.

If you are purchasing a property:
New owner information is given to the Village from the seller. They bring the deed into Village Hall for the transfer stamp. Please call/email to verify that we have the correct spelling and contact information after your closing date.

If you are a renter and moving out:
Fill out a service termination form. This form includes move out date, forwarding address and contact information. Rental deposit will apply to the final bill. The credit or final bill will be mailed to the forwarding address.

If you are a renter and moving into a property
Fill out rental deposit application. Bring in or mail completed form with a copy of the lease, deposit ($100.00 deposit for residential and commercial properties and $200.00 deposit for industrial properties) and copy of driver’s license or identification.

Contact Water Billing for information about moving in or out of properties. 

Call (847) 459-2607 or email waterbilling@wheelingil.gov

2. What types of payment does the Village of Wheeling accept?

The Village of Wheeling accepts cash, checks, money orders, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Click here to pay your water bill online.

Learn more about your payment options.

3. Do I need a vehicle sticker?

The Village of Wheeling does not require vehicle stickers or the payment of a vehicle tax on vehicles registered or housed with the Village of Wheeling. However, if you own an automobile registered to an address outside the Village, you should check with the jurisdiction in which the vehicle is registered to determine if a vehicle sticker is required from that jurisdiction.

4. What 1099 information does the Village need?

The Internal Revenue Service has established reporting requirements for all payments made to individuals, partnerships or proprietorships in the course of conducting business. In order to fulfill these requirements, the Village of Wheeling must have all vendor Federal Tax Identification Numbers (FEIN) on file. If the Village does not have a FEIN on file, the IRS may require 31% withholding on any amounts paid to a particular vendor. Therefore, the Village requests that all vendors provide their names as reported to the IRS and Federal Tax Identification Number (FEIN) to the Village when completing the 1099 Information Form. Please click here for a copy of the Village’s form.

5. Does the Village have a real estate transfer tax?

The Village does not have a real estate transfer tax; however, anyone who sells or transfers real estate must present the original deed at the Finance Department counter in order to obtain a Real Estate Transfer Stamp. All water, sewer, garbage fees, outstanding tickets, and penalties related thereto must be paid in full before a Real Estate Transfer Stamp is issued onto the original deed. The requirement to obtain a real estate transfer stamp applies to all property owners in Wheeling including condominium owners who pay for water, sewer and garbage service indirectly through their monthly assessments. Note: This requirement also applies to re-finance, quit claim deeds, and transfer of ownership to a trust. (Section 15.10 of the Wheeling Municipal Code).

6. Do I need an animal license for my cat or dog?

The Village sells animal licenses at the Finance Department desk in Village Hall. The license is good for the life of the animal and therefore does not have to be renewed annually.

7. Can I purchase a monthly train station pass so I don’t have to pay the fee every day I park at the Metra lot?

Yes. The Village sells monthly Metra parking passes. Contact the Village at 847-459-2600 for more information on obtaining a monthly parking pass.

8. Do you have an app I can use to pay for my parking space in the commuter parking lot?

Yes, download the PassportParking app on your phone or sign up at their website.
You may contact the Passport company at 704-837-8066.

9. Where do I obtain a temporary handicapped parking pass?

Temporary parking passes are issued by Wheeling Township. Click here for a link to their website.

10. How do I apply for disabilities certification with the State of Illinois?

Click here for a copy of the application which must be filed with Secretary of State’s office.

11. How do I register to vote?

You can register to vote at the Cook County Clerk's website

12. Can I pay my water bill on-line?

Yes.

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13. Does the Village have a senior citizen discount on water?

No, the Village does not offer a discount on water.

14. What taxes does the Village of Wheeling collect?

Sales Tax - The State of Illinois and other taxing districts, including the Village of Wheeling, levy a tax on the retail sale of tangible personal property. The tax is collected by retailers and remitted to the State Department of Revenue.

The total sales tax rate in the Cook County portion of Wheeling is 10.00% (effective 01/01/2016), which is comprised of a 6.25% state levy, 1.75% county levy, 1.00% regional transit agency levy, and 1.00% Village of Wheeling home rule levy.

In Cook County, the total sales tax rate on autos and boats is 7.25% (no home rule tax). The total sales tax rate on groceries and drugs is 2.25% (no state, county or home rule component).

In the Lake County portion of Wheeling, the total sales tax rate is 8.00% (effective 1/1/2016) and is comprised of a 6.25% state levy, 1.00% Village of Wheeling home rule levy, and a .75% regional transit agency levy.

In Lake County, the total sales tax rate on autos and boats is 7.00% (no home rule tax). The total sales tax rate on groceries and drugs is 1.75% (no state, county or home rule component).

The Village of Wheeling receives a total of 2 percentage points of the total sales tax rate in both Cook County and Lake County (i.e. 1 percentage point from the State’s share and 1 percentage point from the Village’s home rule sales tax levy).

The Village receives a total of 1 percentage point of the sales tax rate on groceries and drugs sold in Cook County and Lake County.

Food & Beverage Tax– The Village has a 1% tax (in addition to the sales tax rate) on all food and beverages served at places for eating in Wheeling. Places for eating is defined as a place where prepared food is sold at retail for immediate consumption with seating provided on the premises (including any outdoor seating on the premises), whether the food is consumed on the premises or not. Please click here for a registration form or tax return.

Telecommunications Tax - The Village imposes a 6% tax on telephones, cellular phones, fax machines, and similar services. The tax is collected by the customer’s telecommunications provider and typically appears on each provider’s monthly bill.

Hotel/Motel Tax – The Village imposes a 6% tax on hotel/motel rooms in Wheeling. The Village’s tax is in addition to the hotel/motel tax imposed by the State.

911 Fees– The Village imposes a .75 cent per landline fee in Wheeling. The revenue from the fee is used to pay for costs associated with operating a 911 emergency telephone system. The Village also receives a portion of a similar fee imposed by the State on cellular phone users in Illinois.

15. Does the Village have a senior citizen taxi discount program?

Yes, the Village offers a discount program administered by the Senior Services Division of the Human Services Department. Learn more about this program.