Renters license

Licenses for both long-term rentals and short-term rentals of 29 days or less are available HERE. Because renting out property is a business, landlords must also obtain an occupational license, HERE. The City adopted the new streamlined permitting process at the end of and beginning of , with the application for the new licenses required by April 15, Since that time, 1, rental licenses have been issued, and 2, licenses are in the application stage, Mace said.

Because of the magnitude of new applications, the City phased in the initial inspection requirement. But at least landlords have ignored notices to apply for a license, Mace said.

And, based on previous records, an additional 1, properties may be flying under the radar. No property owner will be fined until they receive at least one notice, he said. Before the fire, city officials said the city dialed down occupancy enforcement, in part due to staffing shortages. Rivera-Vandermyde said the city has also lifted the income restrictions for people displaced by the fire to rent out permanently affordable rental units for up to 12 months.

The rental license exemptions under the order may not be issued for rental properties with a current long-term rental license or a long-term license set to expire within 90 days, according to the order. I report on housing, climate, health and local government for the Boulder Reporting Lab. More by John Herrick. Skip to content A new emergency order relaxes requirements for rental licenses to house people displaced by the Dec.

Credit: John Herrick Boulder residents seeking to rent out properties to people displaced by the Marshall Fire will have to jump through fewer hoops to get a new rental license.

How to get a rental license under the new terms Residents seeking a license under the relaxed licensing terms must provide an affidavit that the property will house someone displaced by the fires or winds. If the property was built later, you must submit proof. Proof of legal occupancy You must submit a copy of the Certificate of Occupancy. You can submit a Zoning Permit if the use was established before Tax and code compliance You must be current on all City of Philadelphia taxes.

In person You need an appointment to visit the Permit and License Center in person. Cost Fee per unit. Renewal fee per unit. Starter checks without account info. You authorize the City of Philadelphia or its agent to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account to collect this fee directly.

The City of Philadelphia or its agent may re-present your check electronically to your depository institution for payment.

If the City is unable to obtain payment, the license, permit, or appeal application will be void. You cannot take any additional action under a permit until you have paid all fees. The permit or license will be revoked if the outstanding fees are not paid within 30 days. You cannot file or obtain additional permits until you resolve the outstanding debt. Late license payment If you renew your license more than 60 days after the due date, you will be charged 1.