Fairview Heights, IL Code of Ordinances Art. XI Residential Rental License §§ 8-11-1 – 8-11-11 § 8-11-4
Residential Rental License Fee Schedule
Operative Text
(A) Single-family (single family residences for rent) $50.00/per unit
Multi-family rental dwellings (individual units for rent) $50.00/per unit
(B) If the fees identified in paragraph (A) are not paid within thirty (30) days of
the renewal date of the Residential Rental License, those fees shall double to:
Single-family (single family residences for rent) $100.00/per unit
Multi-family rental dwellings (individual units for rent) $100.00/per unit
(C) Multiple dwelling rental buildings will be issued one license. The fee for each
license issued will be according to the schedule defined herein.Under Fairview Heights, IL Code of Ordinances § 8-11-4, landlords renting residential units must pay a licensing fee of $50.00 per unit annually. If that fee is not paid within 30 days of the license renewal date, it automatically doubles to $100.00 per unit. Multi-family buildings receive a single license, but the per-unit fee structure still applies to each individual unit within the building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential rental properties in Fairview Heights should be aware that § 8-11-4 sets the base license fee at $50.00 per unit, whether the property is a single-family rental or part of a multi-family building. Compliant operators typically track their renewal dates carefully and submit payment before the 30-day grace period expires to avoid the automatic fee doubling to $100.00 per unit. Owners of multi-family buildings should note that while only one license is issued per building, the per-unit fee schedule defined in § 8-11-4 applies to every rentable unit in that building.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 8-11-4 of the Fairview Heights Code of Ordinances establishes a licensing fee structure that requires landlords to maintain a current Residential Rental License for each unit they rent. Tenants may find it relevant to know whether their landlord holds a valid, paid-up license, as unlicensed operation could constitute a code violation. Tenants who have questions about their landlord's licensing status can contact the City of Fairview Heights directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on how licensing compliance intersects with their rental situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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