Rock Island ARTICLE VI. RENTAL PROPERTIES § 4-50
Fees
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Property owners shall pay the following license and inspections fees for both short- and long-term rental units. Short-term rentals may additionally be subject to hotel-motel taxes and fees. License or Inspection Fee License or Inspection Fee Application Fee for First Dwelling Unit $100 Application Fee Per Additional Dwelling Unit $15 Late Application or Late Renewal Fee $50 Missed Inspection or Re-Inspection Fee $50 Re-Inspection for Minor Infraction $100 Re-Inspection for Moderate Infraction $150 Re-Inspection for Major Infraction $200 (Ord. 76-2025, 8-11-2025)
Rock Island § 4-50 establishes a schedule of mandatory fees that property owners must pay to license and inspect both short-term and long-term rental units. The fee structure ranges from a $100 initial application fee for a first dwelling unit to re-inspection fees of up to $200 for major infractions, with additional charges for late filings and missed inspections. Short-term rental operators may also face hotel-motel taxes and fees on top of these licensing costs.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rock Island § 4-50, compliant rental property operators obtain and renew their licenses on time to avoid the $50 late application or late renewal fee. Operators also keep scheduled inspection appointments, since a missed inspection triggers a $50 fee and any cited infractions can lead to re-inspection fees ranging from $100 for minor issues to $200 for major ones. Owners of multiple units benefit from the reduced $15 per-unit application fee for each dwelling unit beyond the first, making timely and complete applications a standard part of portfolio management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Rock Island § 4-50 requires landlords to maintain current rental licenses and pay all associated inspection fees, which signals that the property is subject to an ongoing municipal oversight process. If a tenant suspects their unit has not been properly licensed or inspected, they may contact the Rock Island licensing or code enforcement office to inquire about a property's compliance status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how the licensing and inspection framework under § 4-50 relates to habitability standards and other tenant protections.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 11, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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