City of Sandwich

Home Prices

The median list price is $252,500 and the median sale price is $216,000. According to Zillow, home values have risen 6.1% over the last year. Average monthly rent for a home is between $895-$1200.

Permits

Building permits are required for all residential and commercial buildings, alterations and additions. Residential structure permits begin at $750 for 1,800 sq. ft. or less, while anything over 1,800 sq. ft. is $0.04 per sq. ft. Permits for additions to residential structures are $175. Permits for decks/ patios are $60, gazebos and pergolas are $40 and fencing is $40. The permit fee for swimming pools is $60 and to build an attached or detached garage the permit cost is $100. The building permit fee for nonresidential construction is $125 plus $0.06 for the first 10,000 sq. ft. and $0.04 per sq. ft. above 10,000, with a maximum fee of $5,000. Alterations for nonresidential structures have a permit fee of $150. Nonresidential builders do require permits to for signs, marquees, canopies, satellite dishes and more.

For more information about permit fees, call (815) 786-9321.

ELECTED OFFICIALS

MAYOR: Todd Latham

City Council

FIRST WARD: Richard Robinson, Bill Littlebrant SECOND WARD: Cara Killey, Rebecca Johnson THIRD WARD: Bill Fritsch, Vacant FOURTH WARD: Fred Kreinbrink, Rick Whitecotton POLICE CHIEF: Jim Bianchi FIRE CHIEF: Derek Hagerty CITY CLERK: Denise li

City Guidelines

WASTE COLLECTION: The city does not provide waste collection, so residents need to arrange their own garbage service from one of the four waste companies that are permitted to work in the city. However, the city does provide free curbside brush collection once a month from April through October.

PETS: All domesticated animals are required to have a current rabies vaccination and have a dog tag with either DeKalb County or Kendall County. All animals must be leashed when off the owner’s property. Owners are required to immediately clean up and dispose of pet waste. BURNING LEAVES: Residents may burn limited amounts of dried leaves, cardboard, paper or other combustible materials as long as it does not create an offensive odor or create a public nuisance.

CURFEW: Individuals under 17 must be in by 11 p.m. on weeknights and by midnight on weekends. NOISE REGULATION: It is unlawful for residents or businesses to cause unnecessarily loud noises before 7 a.m. and after 9 p.m. For more information on permits or city ordinances, visit sandwich-il.us.