How to obtain a Rental License
Rental Licensing Program and Services Brochure
To obtain a rental license, call our office at (847) 202-6673. We will ask for owner information and rental property information. A packet containing a rental license application, a description of the licensing process and fees, and a schedule of upcoming Crime Free Multi-Housing Seminars, will be mailed to the owner.
Upon receipt of the packet:
- The owner will complete and submit the required documentation provided in the packet, along with payment, to our office.
- The owner will call us at 847-202-6673 to schedule an inspection of the rental unit. The owner must be present at the scheduled inspection. Inspections are conducted Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- The owner will register for and attend a Crime Free Multi-Housing Seminar, conducted by the Palatine Police Department, and adopt and enforce a Crime Free Lease Addendum.
When all licensure requirements have been met, the license will be issued. The license is valid for one year from date of application.
Prior to expiration of a license, Neighborhood Services will supply the property owner with the necessary paperwork for renewal of the license.
IF YOU HAVE NEVER HELD A RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE, PLEASE CALL US AT 847–202–6673