Obtain a Rental License

Applying for a Rental Dwelling License

The Village's Rental Dwelling License Applications are all available through the Village Citizen Self- Service Portal

Registering in the CSS System:  To utilize the Village’s new CSS system, you must first register (create and account) in the system.  To start this process please click on the following link:  Citizen Self Service Portal

Step-by-Step CSS Registration Guide: The Village has created a Step-by-Step Guide to help walk you through the registration (creating an account) process.   To view the guide please click on the following link: EnerGov Registration Guide

Step-by-Step CSS Rental Dwelling License Application Guide: The Village has created step-by-step guides to assist you in applying for a Rental Dwelling License Application.  To view the appropriate guide, please guide click on the corresponding link below (based on the rental unit type): 

Multiple Dwellings (apartment buildings/complexes, two flats, three flats, etc.):  Multiple Dwelling Rental Application Guide.

Single-Family Home, Townhome, Condominium: Rental Application Guide (Single-Family Home, Townhome, Condominium) 

The owner of a rental property is responsible for applying for the Rental Dwelling License.

  1. Apply online through the CSS portal. Once the application is processed, an invoice for the payment will be emailed. Payments may be made on-line.
  2. Once payment is made, request an inspection of the rental property by calling (847) 359-9042. Inspections are conducted Monday - Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  3. Register for and attend a landlord seminar and adopt and sign the Addendum Acknowledgement Form or enforce a Crime Free Lease Addendum. To register for the next seminar, please call (847) 359-9016. Information regarding the Crime Free Multi-Housing (CFMH) requirements can be found here

When the inspection is approved, and the owner/agent has become certified in the program, the Rental Dwelling License will be approved. The License expires one year from the date of application.

Renewing a Rental Dwelling License

The Rental Dwelling License is automatically renewed each year unless a request to close the rental license is received.  Renewal invoices will be sent via email and pay may be completed through the CSS portal. 

Making Changes to your license