O'Fallon CHAPTER 120: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSES § 120.02
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE FEE SCHEDULE
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(A) Annual fees for the following residential rental licenses shall be at a rate prescribed in the residential rental license fee schedule as established by a written order or resolution of the City Council: (1) Single-family (single-family residences for rent): current fee/unit; (2) Multi-family rental dwellings (individual units for rent): current fee/unit; and (3) Hotels/motels: current fee/business address. (B) Multiple-dwelling rental complexes and hotels/motels will be issued one license for each location authorizing a specific number of identified units. The fee for each license issued will be assessed according to the schedule defined herein. (C) A group of more than one lot or pad made available for placement of mobile homes thereon under a common ownership or operation, commonly known as a mobile home park, shall be deemed to be a multiple-dwelling rental complex for the purposes of this chapter. Otherwise, a single lot or pad made available for placement of a mobile home that is not within a mobile home park shall be deemed to be single-family rental dwelling unit. Fees will not be assessed for vacant lots or pads that are not available for rent. (D) The full license fee shall be paid at the time of original application. If renewal fees are not paid within 30 days after the date of origination, late fees may apply based on the current residential rental license fee schedule. (E) Failure to pay any renewal fee and/or subsequent late fee may result in suspension or revocation of the residential rental license and licensee may be subject to the penalty provisions of § 120.99 . (Prior Code, § 120.02) (Ord. 3657, passed 3-1-2010; Ord. 3797, passed 5-6-2013; Ord. 4037, passed 5-7-2018) Penalty, see § 120.99
O'Fallon's § 120.02 establishes a fee structure for residential rental licenses, covering single-family homes, multi-family units, and hotels/motels, with specific rates set by City Council order or resolution. Multi-unit complexes and hotels/motels receive a single license per location covering all identified units, while mobile home parks are treated as multi-family complexes. Full fees are due at the time of original application, and late fees may apply if renewal fees are not paid within 30 days of the renewal date; failure to pay can result in license suspension or revocation under § 120.99.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 120.02, compliant rental property operators in O'Fallon obtain the appropriate license category — single-family, multi-family, or hotel/motel — and pay the full fee at the time of original application. Operators of multi-unit complexes or mobile home parks typically secure one license per location that covers all identified units. Staying current on renewal fees before the 30-day grace period expires helps operators avoid late fees and the risk of license suspension or revocation under § 120.99.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 120.02 requires landlords in O'Fallon to hold a valid residential rental license and keep associated fees current, which is a baseline operating requirement tied to the legitimacy of the rental. If a tenant has reason to believe their landlord is operating without a current license — for instance, due to non-payment of fees — that may be relevant information when raising concerns with the city. Tenants can contact O'Fallon's local licensing or code enforcement office to verify license status, or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on how an unlicensed rental may affect their situation under § 120.02 and § 120.99.
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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