City of
GENOA Home Prices
The median list price for a home in Genoa is $174,900, and according to Zillow, home values have risen 5.4 percent over the last year, are forecasted to rise 9.4 percent in the coming year. The average monthly rent cost is $1,286.
Permits
Permits are required for residential and commercial construction and to make alterations or additions to a property. The permit fee for residential new construction is 36 cents per square foot and the plan review fee is 15 cents per square foot. The fee for an addition to an existing structure is 35 cents per square foot, while adding an accessory structure, like a playhouse or shed to a property is $35, while the detached garage fee is $75. The fee for gazebos and decks is $45, fence permits begin at $30, while swimming pool fees begin at $75. Driveway permits are $25. The permit fee for new commercial office construction is 45 cents per square foot and the fee for an industrial property is 22 cents per square foot. The fees for additions to an existing structure are 51 cents per square foot for an office and 25 cents for industrial space. Both commercial and residential construction will also pay fees for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, plan reviews and inspections. More information about permits and fees can be found at genoa-il.com.
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ELECTED OFFICIALS: MAYOR: Mark Vicary CITY CLERK: Kim Winker
CITY COUNCIL: FIRST WARD: Glennis Carroll, Pam Wesner SECOND WARD: Dennis DiGuido, James Stevenson THIRD WARD: Chuck Cravatta, Courtney Winter FOURTH WARD: Jonathon Brust, Katie Lang POLICE CHIEF: Robert Smith FIRE CHIEF: Bruce Kozlowski
City Guidelines
WASTE COLLECTION: The fee for waste and recycling collection in Genoa is $24.10 per month, and residents are required to place garbage in a specific garbage receptacle. Burning trash is prohibited. INOPERATIVE MOTOR VEHICLES: Storing inoperable motor vehicles on public or private property within city limits is prohibited and considered a nuisance. NUISANCES: Dilapidated buildings, obstruction to public streets and sidewalks, impeding traffic, accumulation of debris, still water and noxious fumes are considered nuisances. FIREWORKS: Setting off fireworks on public or private property is prohibited by the city. CURFEW: Curfew for those under age 17 is 11 p.m. unless with a companion 21 years of age or older. PETS: The city does not require animal tags or registration. BURNING LEAVES: Burning leaves or yard waste is prohibited in the city.
2018-2019
