NEW RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION APPLICATION

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

Please note: Registration is an annual process and this application will be valid for the current calendar year. These instructions will assist you in completing the application for a Certificate of Registration. Please review prior to completing the form. In addition, please review the "Rental Property Checklist" provided by the City at www.cityblm.org. Thank you.

Rental Address: The principle address of the complex or single building.

Parcel#: The tax identification number for the property. This information can be obtained from your tax bill or the Tax Assessor's office: www.wevaluebloomington.org

Registration Fees: The Fee is calculated on the following information.

$65.00 per Single Family Residence, Duplex, Condo, and *Buildings.

Buildings with 3 or more units are assessed an additional $5 per unit.

*Example:

3 Units is $70

4 Units is $75

5 Units is $80

6 units is $85 

7 units is $90.

And so on.

Registrations are annual and will be valid until December 31st of each year. Our office will send you the annual renewal registration form at a minimum 30 days prior to expiration. Registrations cannot be transferred to new owners.

Description of Premises:  Identifying information of multiple buildings on one site or under one address. Indicate the identification number/letter of the building as well as the number of dwelling units in the building. If buildings have separate street addresses fill out a separate application for each.

Legal Owner/s: The legal street address of the building's owner. Post Office box numbers are not acceptable. If the property is held by a partnership, corporation, trust, or association, attach the name, position, address and phone number of each member having fiduciary interest in the property.

Authorized Manager/ Agent: Company and/or person authorized to act for the owner to receive mail, resolve code violations, and provide payment of all fees and/or fines.

Signature: Read the conditions of the application. The responsible party is to sign and date the application.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Rental Registration program, please contact the Community Enhancement Division Manager, Linda Webner at 309-434-2595.  

By signing the application below, you are certifying the following:

I/We, the undersigned, hereby certify that: City of Bloomington - Rental Economic & Community Development Department PO Box 3157 Bloomington, IL 61702-3157 l. The data submitted in this application is an accurate representation as of the date of the application and the registration statement shall serve as prima fascia proof of the statements in any administrative enforcement or court proceeding instituted by the City against the owner or owners of the dwelling.

2. I/We understand that it is illegal to operate a rental unit, within the City of Bloomington, without a Certificate of Registration. I/We also understand that failure to comply or provide accurate information will result in legal actions and fines.

3. I/We understand by designating an authorized agent, I/we are consenting to service of any and all notices of code violations concerning the registered building and all process by service of the notice or process on the authorized agent.

4. I/We understand that I/we must file an amended registration statement with in ten (10) business days, of any changes in the registration statement, this includes change of contact information. 

5. I/We understand that I/we must contact Economic & Community Development if this property is sold within the registration year.