City of DeKalb

Home Prices

The median list price for homes in DeKalb is $224,00 and the median sale price is $225,000 according to Realtor.com. Average monthly rent for a home is $1,250.

Permits

Permits are needed to construct a new home, commercial building, or to make any alterations to a property, including driveway or sidewalk. They’re also required for fence installation or to build a deck, pergola or gazebo in the yard. Any HVAC, electrical or plumbing work needs a permit, as well. Permits are required for signs, but there is no fee for political signs on residential property. The cost of a new construction permit is determined by the square footage of the building. For a new home construction based on square footage of 850 -10,000, permit prices begin at $4,240 -$5,978. The fees include building inspection, HVAC, sewer, water service, plumbing, electrical, driveway and unfinished basement. The building and engineering home plan fee is $300. Permit fees for multi-family units or commercial buildings are also determined by square footage of 1 – 100,000 range from $953 to $19,033. Fees for miscellaneous work permits such as decks, patios or fences as well as HVAC, electrical, demolition, or other property alterations vary greatly, and can be found at cityofdekalb.com.

Elected Officials

MAYOR: Cohen Barnes

City Council

FIRST WARD: Carolyn Morris SECOND WARD: Barb Larson THIRD WARD: Tracy Smith FOURTH WARD: Greg Perkins FIFTH WARD: Scott McAdams SIXTH WARD: Mike Verbic SEVENTH WARD: Anthony Faivre CITY CLERK: Sasha Cohen

NON-ELECTED OFFICIALS

CITY MANAGER: Bill Nicklas FIRE CHIEF: Mike Thomas POLICE CHIEF: David Byrd

WASTE COLLECTION: Residents are allowed to place an unlimited amount of containerized refuse (garbage) to the curb each week so long as it’s properly prepared and placed inside the cart or approved refuse container. Resident owned containers may only be used for refuse exceeding the cart capacity. Resident owned containers may not exceed 32 gallons, 50 pounds in weight and must have two handles. One (1) large or bulky item that does not fit into the refuse cart or approved waste container may be placed out for collection each week. This may be an item such as a couch, chair, table or mattress. Very heavy items that cannot be managed easily such as a piano, sofa sleeper, etc. are considered a special pick-up and residents will need to contact LRS for an estimate. Yard waste is collected by LRS on regularly scheduled collection days seasonally from April 1st through the end of November. Landscape waste must be placed in approved biodegradable landscape waste bags or open garbage cans not larger than 32 gallon capacity marked with “YW” or “X”. Brush must be cut to 4 foot lengths and bundled with biodegradable twine or string, not to exceed 50 pounds.

INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE: An inoperable motor vehicle, defined as a vehicle that is inoperable for a week and is not in process of being repaired on residential property is considered a public nuisance and can be cited by a building code enforcement officer.

NUISANCES: Offensive odors, offensive businesses, encroaching or obstructing public highways or alleys, offensive premises, such as keeping a foul pool, stable, cellar, etc., boarded up buildings are considered nuisances and are prohibited. For a complete list of all nuisances, visit cityofdekalb.com.

LITTERING: The fine for littering on streets, sidewalks or other public places is $75 - $500 per offense.

CURFEW: Individuals under age 17 must not be in a public place after midnight on Friday and Saturday and after 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. FIREWORKS: It is illegal for individuals to discharge fireworks on private property except when approved for public display. PETS: Dogs must be leashed while not on the owner’s property, and any dog that bites another animal or human must be reported to police. Residents may keep up to three pets in a single dwelling, and owners must clean up animal waste on public property and on private property that is not the owner’s. Pets do not need to be licensed with the city, but must have a current rabies vaccination on file with a veterinarian.

BURNING LEAVES: Residents are permitted to burn leaves but it must take place 30 feet away from structures and lot lines, residents must have a water source nearby to extinguish the fire and it must be attended to at all times.

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HoursofOperation

Monday -Thursday 9:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 9:00 a.m. a.m. -5:00-5:00 p.m.

Sunday 1:00 -5:00 p.m.

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CLEANUP & RESTORATION

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Cleaning:

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