Woodridge CHAPTER 9 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL ORDINANCE § 3-9B-5
LICENSE FEES
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A. Each application for a license shall be accompanied by a license fee. The license fee shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per unit owned. B. If a completed license application is not submitted together with the required license fee prior to January 31 st in any given year, the license fee shall be increased by twenty percent (20%). C. If the ownership of a building changes during the license year, the license fee for the new owner shall be determined on a prorated basis. No refund of any license fee paid shall be made. D. Notwithstanding any provision contained hereunder to the contrary, no license shall be renewed until such a time as all costs provided for by section 3-9A-18 of this article have been paid. (Ord. 2025-11, 4-3-2025)
Under Woodridge Chapter 9 Residential Rental Ordinance § 3-9B-5, residential rental property owners must pay a license fee of $75.00 per unit when applying for or renewing a rental license. Applications submitted after January 31st of any given year are subject to a 20% surcharge on top of the base fee. When a building changes ownership mid-year, the incoming owner's fee is calculated on a prorated basis, and no refunds are issued for fees already paid by a prior owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to § 3-9B-5 of the Woodridge Residential Rental Ordinance generally submit their completed license applications along with the $75.00-per-unit fee before the January 31st deadline each year to avoid the 20% late surcharge. Landlords who acquire a property mid-year should expect a prorated fee calculation and should not anticipate a refund of any fees the previous owner paid. Additionally, license renewal under § 3-9B-5 cannot proceed until any outstanding costs referenced in § 3-9A-18 of the ordinance have been fully paid.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 3-9B-5 of the Woodridge Residential Rental Ordinance establishes a licensing fee structure that landlords must satisfy to legally operate rental units, which means tenants can check whether their landlord holds a current, valid license as a baseline indicator of compliance. If a landlord has failed to meet the fee and application requirements—including the January 31st deadline or any outstanding costs under § 3-9A-18—the property may be operating without a proper license. Tenants who have concerns about their landlord's licensing status may consider contacting the Village of Woodridge directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for 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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