Colona CHAPTER 2 RENTAL HOUSING1 § 9-2-4
FEES
Operative Text
A. License Or Permit Fees: The permit or license required by this Chapter shall be issued, upon approval, by the City Clerk's office. Fees for such permit or license shall be twenty dollars ($20.00) biennially for each building. B. Delinquent Penalty: After renewal due date, there shall be an additional monthly charge of fifteen dollars ($15.00), provided that failure to have a license is a violation of subsection 9-2-13A, despite the possibility of a late fee for a license renewal. C. Lost Application Fee: In the event an applicant for a license loses or misplaces his or her application, there shall be a five dollar ($5.00) charge imposed to receive a new application. D. Missed Inspection Appointment Fee: For owners and/or managers who have confirmed appointments and who do not show up for their appointments, a ten dollar ($10.00) fee shall be imposed. E. Reinspection Fee: Where an inspection reveals defects or deficiencies which preclude approval of the license, thereby forcing or necessitating a reinspection, a fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per reinspection may be charged to the license holder. Such fees are separate and apart and in addition to any other fee provided by ordinance. (1997 Code)
Colona's § 9-2-4 establishes a schedule of fees tied to the rental housing permit and license process. A biennial permit costs $20.00 per building, with a $15.00 monthly late charge for renewals past the due date, a $5.00 fee for a replacement application, a $10.00 fee for missed inspection appointments, and a $15.00 fee for each reinspection required due to defects found during an initial inspection. These fees are separate from and in addition to any other fees set by ordinance, and failing to hold a valid license remains a violation of § 9-2-13A regardless of whether a late renewal fee is paid.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Colona § 9-2-4, compliant rental property operators obtain their biennial permit through the City Clerk's office and renew it on time to avoid the $15.00 monthly delinquency charge. Operators generally keep their application materials secure to avoid the $5.00 replacement fee and honor confirmed inspection appointments to avoid the $10.00 no-show fee. When an inspection identifies deficiencies, operators should be aware that each required reinspection carries a separate $15.00 fee, and that all of these charges stack on top of any other ordinance-mandated fees.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Colona § 9-2-4 is part of a licensing framework designed to ensure rental buildings meet local standards, and tenants may have an interest in knowing whether their landlord holds a valid permit. If a landlord lacks the required license, that constitutes a violation of § 9-2-13A, which may be relevant context when raising habitability or compliance concerns with local authorities. Tenants who believe their building is unlicensed or has unresolved inspection deficiencies may consider contacting the City Clerk's office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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