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City of Evanston Permits and Forms

Pet-Related Forms

House, Apartment, Garage, & Yard Sales

Yard sales of all sorts are permitted only in residential zoning districts without a permit (R1R6). Residents are permitted to have yard sales from 8:00am to 6:00pm for no more than three (3) consecutive days. Residents may have up to three (3) such sales within a 12 month period. [Zoning Ordinance: 6483(A)1]

Block Party Application

The allowable dates for block parties in Evanston are May 1st through September 30th.

Fire Ring Permits

Alarm Permit

If you have a burglar or fire alarm system, the City of Evanston requires the purchase of an Alarm Permit that must be renewed annually.