Food Pantry

The Grafton Food Pantry, which is located at 11481 Allison Ct. Huntley, IL. 60142, serves over 600 Grafton and Huntley Residents a month. Monetary donations and food items are always welcome. Please click the link below for more information.

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Recycle Cell Phones for Soldiers

We are asking for donations of your old cell phones to help our soldiers. Please drop your old cell phones off at the Township Supervisor's office. Each donated phone will help our soldiers in the field contact loved ones at no cost to them.

Senior Bingo- 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month

Seniors are invited to join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month for bingo, an enrichment presentation, and free lunch. The program begins at 11:00am and ends at 2:30pm. Space is limited. Please check the event calendar on the home page for more details. Please note that there will only be one bingo in December due to the holiday. Grafton Senior Bingo is open to all seniors who wish to attend.

Hearing Aid Batteries For Sale

If you need hearing aid batteries, they are available at cost, a card of four batteries for $1.25 and one box of 40 batteries for $12.50, from the Supervisor’s office. Please call ahead to ensure that we have the particular battery that you need in supply. The Supervisor's office currently carries #13 and #312. 

Seniors/Disabled Ride CTA, Metra, and Pace Free/Reduced Applications

Applications are available at Grafton Township Supervisor’s Office, or click HERE for the R.T.A. Senior Ride Reduced/ Free Permit application, or HERE for the Persons with Disabilities Permit application. The application takes five minutes or less to complete. We will need to copy your driver’s license or state ID and take your photo. It takes about four weeks to receive the permit in the mail. Seniors who are enrolled in the I.D.O.A. Benefit Access Program may apply for the R.T.A. Free Ride Permit. All other seniors may apply for the R.T.A. Reduced Fare Permit. There is no fee for this service. If you have lost your card, click HERE for a replacement card application. The R.T.A. charges a $5.00 fee for the first replacement card and $10.00 for each subsequent replacement card. To see if you qualify for the R.T.A. Free Ride Permit please visit the I.D.O.A. Benefit Access Program's website, www.illinois.gov/aging, or call 1-800-252-8966 for more information. You can also contact the local Senior Services Office, 815-344-3555, for assistance. 

Salvation Army Christmas Program (1-815-455-2769)

Please call the Salvation Army if you are interested in adopting a family for Christmas this year. A  $20 donation provides shoes for a school aged child. $50 donation furnishes toys for needy children. $100 helps feed and shelter a family in need. Donations can be sent to 290 W. Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake IL 60014.

Filing an Appeal to your Assessment

Call the Assessor’s Office 847-669-3383 for information. Forms are available at the township, or visit the McHenry County Forms & Rules website HERE.

Disabled Parking Placard Applications

Temporary and Permanent disabled parking placard applications are available at our office and via download. Print a copy of the application HERE. Temporary placards must be obtained from the Secretary of State’s office in Woodstock(Department of Motor Vehicles). Permanent placards must be obtained from the Secretary of State’s office in Springfield. The proper form can be faxed from your doctor's office to 1-217-524-0119, or mailed in. The placard will be mailed directly to the applicant’s home. These forms are available at the township office, online, or from your doctor’s office.

Other Services Available

• Notary Public- no charge
• New Grafton Township Voters Registration
• Voters Name and Address change
• General Assistance and Emergency Assistance

Referral Services

• We can help guide seniors to free services or private pay agencies to help you with the specific needs related to seniors.
• Our office works to help you find the help you need when you are experiencing financial problems.
• Senior Services in McHenry County(815-356-7457), Kane County(847-741-0404), and Senior Care Volunteer Network (815-455-3120) are in need of volunteers to help seniors with transportation to doctor’s appointments and grocery shopping. 
• Catholic Charities of McHenry County is offering the Meals on Wheels Program. If you are interested in the Home Delivered Meals Program, please call Senior Services Associates @ 1-800-339-3200. If you are a Kane County resident and you need meals delivered, please call the Kane Senior Council @ 1-630-338-0999.

Permits and Zoning Information

Grafton Township’s Supervisor’s Office is not involved in permits or zoning. These are handled by Village of Huntley departments. The Township Road District may also be involved in approving culverts.
Click here to visit Village of Huntley – Planning & Zoning
Click here to visit Village of Huntley – Building Code & Enforcement