Resident Information

Every building having an alarm system is required to have a permit on file at Village Hall. Permits are available at no cost.

The Village does not provide nuisance animal control services. In these cases you should contact one of the private animal control services in the area. The Inverness Police Department does however, respond in the case of a dangerous animal where the animal poses an immediate threat or danger to others.

Most home improvement projects, including remodeling, additions, pools and decks, require a building permit. Septic systems, culverts and certain landscaping project also require permits. Permit applications are available at Village Hall.

The 2023-2024 Village of Inverness vehicle stickers are on sale now. The sticker must be purchased and attached to the lower passenger side of the front windshield by July 1st.

Cable/Phone/Internet

  • Comcast - 1-866-594-1234
  • AT&T* -  1-877-252-1717
              *Not available in all areas. Call to determine if they service your area.

Electricity Options

  • ComEd - 1-800-EDISON-1 (1-800-334-7661)

Natural Gas

  • NICOR  -  888-NICOR-4-U (1-888-642-6748) 

Water and Sewer
Most Inverness homes are on private wells and septic systems.

The Village is served by two US Post Offices.

The Village has issued an exclusive franchise for residential garbage service to Groot Industries. Residents contract directly with Groot Industries for service at rates and service levels controlled by the franchise.

Burning is not permitted anywhere in the Village. It is unlawful to burn outdoors any material, junk, rubbish or landscape waste at any time.

Travel trailer, recreational vehicles, boats and trucks are not permitted to be parked on residential property, unless they are totally shielded from the view of other properties and the public street.

Fences are not as a general rule permitted in the Village. Certain limited decorative screening is permitted, as are enclosures for dog runs, tennis courts and swimming pools.

Only one real estate sign is permitted per property. Signs must be located on private property no closer than 30 feet from the edge of pavement.

Signs must be displayed on private property at least thirty feet (30’) from the edge of pavement.  They should be removed no later than three (3) hours after the conclusion of the sale.

The Inverness Village Clerk’s office registers voters during regular business hours - Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Inverness residents can join either the Palatine Public Library or Barrington Area Public Library depending on the township in which they reside.