The Village Code requires all persons, firms or corporations which use, own, lease or control an alarm at any residence, building or premise in Wilmette to have an alarm permit.
A permit application can be completed and returned to the Wilmette Police Department, 710 Ridge Rd. along with the initial application fee of $15, made payable to the Village of Wilmette.
There is a renewal fee of $10 every two years.
False Alarms
The first false alarm within a calendar year in which a police response is required shall be free of charge. Additional false alarms will result in a fine.
Testing Alarms
Alarms should not be tested without first notifying the Police Department.
If you have any questions, please contact Susan Budd at 847-853-7553.
Click here to download an alarm permit application and alarm permit highlights.