Tinley Park CHAPTER 129F: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE § 129F.04
LICENSE FEE
Operative Text
The annual fee for a residential rental lease shall be paid by the property owner, based on number of total units owned by that owner in the village. For a corporation, LLC or partnership owning real estate in the village, all business entities sharing more than 50% common ownership with one another shall be considered as one owner for purposes of computing total number of units owned. The annual license fee is as follows: (1) For each single- family property = $100; and (2) Multiple-family properties = $100 base fee per building plus $15 for each rental unit. (A) In addition to the individual license fees provided for in this section, each licensee shall pay at the time of filing an initial application for a license a separate initial application fee in the amount of $50. No application shall be processed until such application fee is paid. (B) All license fees provided in § 112.33 shall be paid in advance on an annual basis on or before the last day of December each year (or in the event of a new license, issued as of a date other than January 1, in full on or before the time of issuance of the license). In the event that any license fee is not paid when due, such license fee shall be increased $100 if paid within the first week after the date it was due, $200 if paid in the second week after the date it was due and $300 if paid any time thereafter. No license shall be issued until the license fee and this late fee are paid in full, along with any outstanding fees, fines or penalties due and owing the village. If after six months the annual installment has not been paid, the licensed premises shall be subject to penalties as described in § 129F.15 . (C) Every license shall expire on December 31 following its issuance. In the event a license is revoked or abandoned prior to December 31, there shall be no refund of any license fee. (Ord. 2008-O-008, passed 5-6-08; Am. Ord. 2012-O-033, passed 8-21- 12; Am. Ord. 2024-O-004, passed 1-16-24; Am. Ord. 2024-O-051, passed 10-15-24)
Tinley Park § 129F.04 establishes the annual licensing fee structure for residential rental properties in the village. Single-family rentals carry a flat $100 annual fee, while multi-family buildings pay a $100 base fee plus $15 per rental unit; a one-time $50 initial application fee also applies. Fees are due by December 31 each year, and late payments trigger escalating surcharges of $100, $200, or $300 depending on how far past due the payment is, with additional penalties possible after six months of nonpayment.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to Tinley Park § 129F.04 generally ensure their annual license fees are calculated correctly based on total units owned across all commonly controlled entities in the village—including units held through corporations, LLCs, or partnerships with more than 50% shared ownership. Compliant operators pay fees in full by December 31 each year and submit the $50 initial application fee before expecting a new application to be processed. Staying current avoids the escalating late charges—$100 in the first week, $200 in the second, and $300 thereafter—and prevents the license from being withheld or the property from facing further penalties under § 129F.15.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tinley Park § 129F.04 requires landlords to hold a valid residential rental license, which depends on timely payment of annual fees. If a landlord has failed to maintain a current license due to nonpayment, tenants may have grounds to raise that noncompliance in relevant proceedings or report the issue to the village. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Tinley Park ordinances can help renters understand what options may be available when a landlord is out of compliance with § 129F.04.
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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