User Fee Schedule – Effective January 1, 2024

PROCESSING FEE – A $10 FEE WILL BE CHARGED TO BOATERS NOT USING THEIR CURRENT/PREVIOUS YEAR RENEWAL CARD. A $5 NEW APPLICATION FEE WILL BE CHARGED TO APPLICANTS FILLING OUT A NEW FORM. TEMPORARY PERMITS ARE EXEMPT PER FWA CODE 4.02(C).

OUT OF STATE FEE – A fee of $50 per permit will be charged for boats registered outside the State of Illinois. One day and ten day permits are exempt. Proof of State registration may be required. (Non-compliance could result in a fine of up to $500.)

CLASS A – Motor-powered boats 15 HP or less $60

CLASS B – Motor-powered boats, personal watercrafts, & jet skis over 15 HP, NOT exceeding 25 feet in length $125

CLASS C – Motor-powered boats over 15 HP, greater than 25 feet in length, NOT exceeding 30 feet in length $210

CLASS E – Motor-powered boats over 15 HP & greater than 30 feet in length $250

CLASS X – NON Motor-powered boats $20

CLASS W – Any boat involved in waterfowl hunting activity, WITHOUT A CURRENT STICKER. (Available August 1st thru December 31st, yearly. A current valid hunting license is required to purchase a sticker and any applicable out-of-state fees.) $45

TEMPORARY PERMITS:
CLASS J – 1 Day Temporary Permit – Any length. To be used on the day of issuance. (24 hour period) $25
CLASS F – 10 Day Temporary Permit – Any length. To be used 10 consecutive days. $75

COMMERCIAL ENDORSEMENT – An additional fee will be charged for any commercial boats using the system for business purposes including but not limited to: dealer boats, towboats, work boats, barges, tours, party boats, food service, fishing guides, and rentals. (Fox Waterway Agency Office purchase only.)
Dealer Boats – Various lengths. $250
Work/Rental Boats – Doubled Rate – Class B, C, E, or X; based on length.

LOST STICKERS – The holder of a user fee sticker that has been lost shall be re-issued a user fee sticker for the balance of the year upon the filing of an application and payment of a $20 fee. Proof of original purchase is required.
No replacements after 90 days from the date of purchase. (Lost stickers can only be processed at the FWA Office.)

TRANSFER POLICY – There is a $5 charge for a sticker transfer plus any charges for an upgrade in class. Applies to original purchase owner only. Original stickers must be returned when applying for a transfer. (FWA Office only.)

DUPLICATE PURCHASES – Refunds requested for duplicate permit purchases for the same boat and same owner, shall be issued upon proof of duplicate purchase and return of one set of permits in reusable condition. The refund will be for the sticker fee only, less a $20 fee. Requests for refunds must be made within 30 days of purchase. (Refunds can only be processed at the FWA Office.)

REFUND POLICY – NO REFUNDS will be issued after April 1st of each boating season.

RETURNED CHECK POLICY – A $30 fee will be applied to all returned checks.

***VIOLATIONS OR NON-COMPLIANCE OF USER FEE ORDINANCE COULD RESULT IN A FINE OF UP TO $500 AND WATERWAY ACCESS TO BE REVOKED***