Rental Inspections
The Village inspects 20% of its multifamily rental units each year and the program has been expanded to include tenant assistance with code violations, i.e. no heat in the winter, no hot water, etc. 

New Rental Licenses and Renewals

The Rental License Application should be completed by the Property Owner by applying on our Online Portal.  The Village licensing period is from September 1 –August 31. The Rental License renewal will be mailed out in June and are due by August 31.

For any questions or help applying for a rental license please email us or call (847) 870-5668.   If you would prefer a paper copy of the application please come to Village Hall, 50 S Emerson St. Mount Prospect, Illinois, 60056. 2nd Floor Community Development.

For property owners and renters/tenants: Understand the Village's Tenant and Landlord's Rights:
Tenant / Landlord Rights (English)
Sumario de los Derechos del Inquilino y Propietario (Spanish)

Looking to rent a property you own? Rental properties must be registered and inspected by the Village, and all landlords must attend a Crime Free Housing workshop. Review the following links to understand the Village rules and regulations regarding rental licensing:

Crime Free Housing - Village ordinance states that the owner of any building or residential unit (including a single family residence) which is rented MUST obtain a Rental License. A Rental License shall not be issued until the landlord, or designated agent, has attended and successfully completed the Crime Free seminar. New landlords (or agents) have sixty (60) days to successfully complete the Crime Free seminar. Failure to do so will result in fines and possible loss of their license to rent. Visit the Crime Free Housing page for seminar registration and more information.

Crime Free Housing Lease Addendum - Addendum to be provided with each lease, signed by the property owner/manager and tenant.

Guide to Rental Property Maintenance Inspection - This guide provides an outline of the Village's property maintenance inspection checklist, and can help property owners/managers to prepare for annual inspections.

Are you a tenant in a rental home/apartment? The following guides may be helpful when renting a property in the Village:

Tips for Tenants (English)
Sugerencias Para Los Inquilinos (Spanish)
Guide to Care and Maintenance of Your Apartment (English)
Guía para el Cuidado y Mantenimiento de su Apartamento (Spanish)

Have residential property maintenance concerns?  Visit our Code Enforcement page or submit an online Service Request.