Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-8-4
ANNUAL REGISTRATION; REGISTRATION FEE; CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION (Evanston Housing Regulations)
Operative Text
(A) The owner of a building shall renew the registration of the building with the Department no later than December 31st of each year. The owner shall certify that the information provided on the registration statement is true and correct. (B) The owner of a building or, if multiple owners own dwelling units within the same building, each unit owner, shall pay an annual registration fee for each building so registered at the time the owner files the annual registration renewal statement, per the fee schedule adopted by, and updated from time to time by, the City Manager or the City Manager's designee. The registration fee shall not be prorated. If the owner of a building that contains no more than two (2) dwelling units is a person sixty-five (65) years of age or older, resides in one (1) of the two (2) dwelling units in the building, and furnishes proof with the application that he/she has qualified for the State of Illinois Circuit Breaker program, he/she shall be required to pay fifty (50) percent of the registration fee. (C) Upon registration and payment of the applicable fee, the Director shall issue a certificate of registration to the owner that certifies that the owner has renewed the registration of the building in compliance with the terms of this Chapter.
Under Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-8-4, building owners in Evanston must renew their registration with the Department by December 31st each year and pay an annual fee set by the City Manager at the time of renewal. Owners must certify that all information on the registration statement is accurate. Once registration and payment are complete, the Director issues a certificate of registration confirming compliance. Owners of small two-unit buildings who are 65 or older, live in one of the units, and qualify for the Illinois Circuit Breaker program are eligible for a 50% fee reduction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-8-4 requires building owners to file their annual registration renewal and pay the applicable fee to the Department by December 31st of each year. Compliant operators ensure the registration statement is accurate and certified, retain the issued certificate of registration as proof of compliance, and check the current fee schedule set by the City Manager before filing. Owners of two-unit buildings who are 65 or older, reside in one unit, and qualify for the Illinois Circuit Breaker program should include proof of that qualification with their application to receive the 50% fee reduction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-8-4 establishes that building owners must maintain current, certified registration with the City and hold a valid certificate of registration issued by the Director. Tenants can ask to see whether their building's registration is current, as a lapsed registration may be relevant in housing-related proceedings. Those who believe their landlord is out of compliance may consider contacting the Evanston Department that administers this Chapter or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on 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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