2026-2027 Non-Owner Occupied Property Registration

2026-2027 Property Registration 


Registration Fees

Single Family Property - $75.00
Multi-Family Property - $75.00 for the first unit + $20.00 for each additional unit 
Example: Duplex - $75 + $20 = $95 total

Newly Acquired Properties
If the deed transfer date is after October 1, 2025, the registration (or first unit) fee is reduced to $50.00.
Example: Single-Family Property acquired on November 1, 2025 → $50.00 for 2025–2026 + $75.00 for 2026–2027 = $125.00 total

How to Register or Renew

In Person
Bring your property list (for renewals) or a completed registration form (for new properties) to:
Accounts Receivable Office
419 Fulton St., Room 111
Peoria, IL 61602

After hours, forms and payments may be placed together in a single envelope in the drop box at the front of City Hall.

By Mail
Send your property list and/or registration form with payment to:
City of Peoria – Accounts Receivable
419 Fulton St., Room 111
Peoria, IL 61602

By Email
Email your property list (for renewals) and/or completed registration forms (for new properties) to Email Property Registration
An invoice will be emailed back to you for payment.

Online
Submit the Online Non-Owner Occupied Registration Form

Please allow City staff adequate time to process your registration.
Registrations are processed in the order they are received. Our small team manages nearly 6,000 individual registrations during this period each year, in addition to regular city billing responsibilities. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to process all submissions as efficiently as possible.

Exempt Registration

You may register as exempt if any of the following apply:

  • You own and live in one unit of a duplex

  • The property is vacant and for sale (include sale/MLS listing)

  • The property has a City of Peoria Mothball Permit (include copy)

  • The property is in probate or estate settlement

  • The property is occupied by an immediate family member (child, sibling, parent, grandparent)

  • The property is owner-occupied but temporarily vacant for up to 6 months

Acceptable Proof of Exemption

  • Driver’s License or State ID

  • Utility bill, bank statement, or other official mail

  • Copy of issued Mothball Permit

  • Legal documentation for probate/estate

  • MLS or real estate listing for properties for sale

Failure to provide acceptable proof of exemption will result in noncompliance with the registration requirement. This applies to all new and current exempt properties.

Renew Exempt Property Registration: Non-Owner Occupied Exemption Registration Renewal

Payment Options:

In Person
City Treasurer’s Office – 419 Fulton St., Room 100
Accepted: Cash, credit/debit card, check, or money order

By Mail
City of Peoria – Treasury Department
419 Fulton St., Room 100
Peoria, IL 61602
Accepted: Check or money order

Drop Box
Front of City Hall, 419 Fulton St., Peoria, IL 61602
Include payment and registration documentation in the same envelope (check or money order only).

Online
Available after invoice issuance: Property Registration Invoice Payment Link

Important Registration Reminders

  • Always include your property list and/or completed registration form for faster processing.
  • Payments submitted without a registration form, property list, or invoice will be returned.
  • Properties with unpaid registration fees from previous years will be invoiced, and payment will be required.
  • Late Fee: $150.00 per property for registrations and payments received after February 28, 2026.
  • Registrations and payments postmarked by or received on or before 2/28/26 are not considered late.
  • Unregistered properties are subject to a $300 citation from the Code Enforcement Department.
  • Property owners are solely responsible for ensuring all properties are properly registered. 

Property Managers

This section is for property managers registering ten (10) or more properties.

Registration Listings for Renewals

 We are requesting that property managers submit their lists of renewal properties for review by City staff before payment. Each property on the list should include the following information (if available):

  1. City-Assigned Registration Number– Helps staff locate the record quickly.
  2. Property Owner Name and Contact Information – Note: If the owner has changed, a new registration form is required.
  3. Registered Property Address – Include unit number if applicable (e.g., condominiums).
  4. Parcel Number – Ensures the correct property record in our system. 
  5. Total Number of Units – Used to calculate the total amount due.

We prefer that the list be submitted as an Excel (.xlsx) or .csv file.

 Please email the completed renewal lists to: Email Property Registration

Once your list has been approved, invoices will be issued via email or mail (per your preference) Payment can then be submitted in full according to the invoice details.

Questions?

Contact us if you:

  • Are unsure how much you owe

  • Believe you owe unpaid registration fees

  • Have questions about exemption registration 

  • Have questions about your invoice(s)