Q. What are the office hours for the Municipal Center?
A. Municipal Center is open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.
Q. How can I reach the Municipal Center by phone, fax, or via E-mail?
A. Citizens can reach the Municipal Center by telephone at 335-9600, FAX at 335-9622, or email at rlpalmer@villageofhazelcrest.com
Q. Do I need a vehicle sticker and where can I get one?
A. Regulations Concerning Vehicle Stickers in the Village of Hazel Crest
Q. Where can I register to vote?
A. Citizens can register to vote at the Municipal Center.
Q. When do I need a building permit and how can I apply for one?
A. Residents should check with the Department of Fire, Rescue, and Inspection Services before making any home additions, garages, patios, fences, or other structural additions or alterations. The Village staff will help assure that your project is done correctly the first time so that your property will be an asset to you and your community. Home businesses may not operate in the Village without a business permit.
Q. Am I allowed to burn in the Village?
A. Outdoor burning of any kind is not permitted within the Village.
Q. Who do I contact for garbage pickup?
A. Village homeowners must contract with Village-licensed refuse collectors for garbage removal service. A compost facility is available near the Operations Center for resident use.
Q. Where can I obtain Village maps?
A. Village maps may be obtained at the Municipal Center or by calling the Chamber of Commerce at (708) 799-6048.
Q. Where is the Village of Hazel Crest located?
A. Named Hazel Crest because of the abundant hazelnut bushes, the Village, incorporated in 1912, encompasses an area of 3.5 square miles in southern Cook County, Illinois. The Village is located 22 miles south of Chicago’s "Loop." Neighboring communities include Markham and Harvey to the north, Homewood to the east, Flossmoor to the south, and Country Club Hills to the west. The Village is twelve miles from Lake Michigan and seven miles from the Illinois-Indiana border. In 1990 the U. S. Census reports the Village had a population of 13,973.
Q. Where is the Municipal Center located?
A. The Municipal Center is located at 3000 W. 170th Place. Click here for directions.
Q. Can I get an explanation of the number of taxing bodies and how taxes are calculated?
A. Yes. Click here for property tax information.
Q. How can I find out if there is a water leak in my house?
A. How to Check your Water System for Leaks
The Village is responsible for providing quality water service to the Village residents. For this a fee is assessed based on the amount of water consumed by an individual user. In order to make sure your not being charged for water you are not using it is important to make sure that you do not have any water leaks. This is a step by step guide to how you can check your system for leaks.
Why is it important to check for leaks
For starters a leak in your system may result in the user being charged more for water that is technically not being used. Also since the sewer rates are determined by the amount of water being used a leak will result in a higher bill for sewage.
If there is a leak the water has to be going somewhere, but just how much water is leaking depends on the size of the whole. For example if the diameter of the whole is ¼" this could result in a loss of approximately 1,181,500 gallons of water in a three month period. Depending on the location of the leak this water could be going anywhere which could result in water damage to the home. Finding leaks fast could help prevent loss as well as save money which will help to keep water and sewer rates low. (use ruler with this to help illustrate the size of leaks and their affects)
Q. If I have a sewage backup, whose responsibility is it and who do I call to fix it?
A. Residents are encouraged to call the Village first when there appears to be a blockage in their sewer line. Village personnel will check the main sewer to determine the blockage location. If the sewer main is blocked, Public Works crews will clear the sewer line; a blockage in the service line is the residents responsibility. The Public Works Department has a list of qualified plumbers who are licensed to work in the Village.
Q. What are the current subdivisions in the Village of Hazel Crest?
A. Home Styles range from ranch and bungalow to larger multi-levels of single-family and townhouses. Sub-Divisions are as follows:
| Appletree | $53,000 | - | $99,900 |
| Carriage Hills | $160,900 | - | $193,500 |
| Chateaux | $86,000 | - | $101,900 |
| Club | $179,000 | - | $249,900 |
| Club Condos | $84,425 | - | $117,900 |
| Court Yards @ Stonecreek | $184,900 | - | $221,450 |
| Dynasty Lakes | $210,900 | - | $450,000 |
| English Valley Condos | $37,200 | - | $59,000 |
| Gingko Condos | $34,000 | - | $47,900 |
| Hazel Crest Proper | $30,000 | - | $99,900 |
| Highlands | $85,000 | - | $125,000 |
| Homewood Gardens | $135,000 | - | $148,000 |
| Ironwood Condos | Not | Available | |
| Pacesetter | $83,000 | - | $139,000 |
| Pottawatomie Hills | $82,500 | - | $122,000 |
| Stonebridge | $115,000 | - | $150,000 |
| Stonebridge Condos | $50,000 | - | $84,500 |
| Twin Creeks | $50,000 | - | $99,500 |
| Village West | $97,000 | - | $140,000 |
| Waters Edge Condos | $80,500 | - | $128,500 |
Also available is Waterford Estates, the only luxury rental retirement community in the south suburban area featuring independent living to assistance for those who want it or need a little extra help. Waterford offers daily meals, weekly housekeeping, transportation, 24-hour security, beauty/barber shop, indoor pool, activities, and much more. Retires enjoy the luxuries of a fine hotel with all the comfort and security of home.
See also Fair Housing.
Last Revised: July 28, 2005 09:07 PM
