Beekeeping License

Required by any beekeeper upon bringing any colony into the city and must be renewed each year.

TERM: One year from the data of issuance.

FEE: Per application. See Fee Schedule.

RENEWABLE: Yes. Applicant to submit renewal application and documentation no more than 2 weeks prior to the anniversary date of the current beekeeping license.

TRANSFERABLE: No.

CONTACT: Ellyn Golden, Environmental Health License Coordinator, (847) 866-2947 or email at egolden@cityofevanston.org

APPLICATION: Beekeeping License

INSPECTION STANDARDS: Health Inspection Form

NOTE: Registration of the colonies with the Illinois Department of Agriculture is required. An inspection by the Evanston Health Department is also required.

Evanston City Code