Per the Wheeling Municipal Code, Title 8, Section 8.70, every person, firm, or corporation who leases, uses, or owns an alarm system or is in control of premises where an alarm system is operated or maintained is required to obtain a user permit from the Finance Department.

Expiration & Payments

Alarm system permits expire on April 30 of each year. Payments for permit renewals are due by April 30. Late payments are subject to penalties.

False Alarms

The alarm permit holder will be subject to additional charges for any alarm system that has 5 or more false alarms within a permit year.

More Information

For more information or to find out how to obtain this permit, please call the Business Licensing Clerk at 847-459-2620.