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Residential Property Registration
Non-Owner Occupied Property Registration -
Definition: All tenant occupied and properties vacant for 6 months or more located within the city limits of Peoria, IL must be registered per the City's municipal code.
Short-Term Rental Property License -
Definition: All or part of a property rented to a transient guest for a period of 29 days or less must apply for a license per the City's municipal code.
Foreclosure Property Registration -
Definition: Any property located within the city limits of Peoria, IL, whether vacant or occupied, that is subject to ongoing foreclosure action, must be registered per the City's municipal code.
Registration Due Date
- Renewals: Annually on FEBRUARY 28TH
- New Registrations: Within 30 days of the property's closing date
Register
Non-Owner Occupied Property Registration Application
Fees
- Renewals: Single Family Properties: $75.00 / Multi-Family Properties: $75.00 for first unit, $20.00/Additional Unit (ex. Duplex: 2 units - $75.00 1st unit + $20.00 addl. Unit = Total Due: $95.00)
- New Registrations January 1 - September 30: Single Family Properties: $75.00 / Multi-Family Properties: $75.00 for first unit, $20.00/Additional Unit (ex. Duplex: 2 units - $75.00 1st unit + $20.00 addl. Unit = Total Due: $95.00)
- New Registrations October 1 - December 31: Single Family Properties: $50.00 / Multi-Family Properties: $50.00 for first unit, $20.00/Additional Unit (ex. Duplex: 2 units - $50.00 1st unit + $20.00 addl. Unit = Total Due: $70.00)
Owner Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the property owner to:
- Ensure their property is registered annually by February 28th
- Provide an accurate and complete listing of properties requiring registration
- Remit payment by the designated due date
- Provide updated contact information (mailing address, email address, phone number)
- Notify the office of any changes regarding the registered property (property sold, property acquired, new property manager etc)
Short-Term Rental License
Contact the Community Development Department 309-494-8600 to find out if your property requires a Special Use Permit to operate as a Short-Term Rental BEFORE applying for a Short-Term Rental License
Apply
Short-Term Rental License & Tax Portal
License Renewal Date
- Short-term Rental License renewals are due JANUARY 31st each year.
- Emails reminding licensees of their upcoming renewal will be sent out 30 days prior to due date. (Renewal is still required even if you do not receive an email)
- If you miss the renewal deadline, you will be required to apply for a NEW short-term rental license.
Fees*
- Renewals: $75.00 annually per short-term rental unit
- New License: $75.00 per short-term rental unit
- There is no discount for additional units, each unit must be licensed individually.
*A credit card/debit card transaction fee will apply.
Taxes*
Short-Term Rental properties are required to remit the City's Municipal Hotel/Motel/Room Rental Rental Tax.
- Tax Rate: A tax is assessed at 8.00% for each rented unit for each 24-hour period or any portion thereof, if the period of rental is longer than 30 days, the tax is not imposed. (ROOM STAYS OF 30 DAYS OR MORE ARE THE ONLY ALLOWABLE DEDUCTIONS)
- Tax Remittance: Tax remittance can ONLY be submitted via the Short-Term License & Tax Web Portal . The City requires this tax to be remitted upon renewal of your Short-Term Rental License each year in January. Tax payments can be remitted Annually, Monthly, or Quarterly.
- Tax Forms: Tax documentation and the City's Tax Return form are required upon remittance of the tax. Documentation can be in the form of your State of Illinois tax form indicating taxable room stays or full listing of fees and room stays for each month or quarter tax is being remitted for. The City's Short-Term Rental Tax Return is modeled after the website for ease of submittal.
*The City of Peoria does not have an agreement with AirBNB or with VRBO, they do not remit the City's required Municipal tax. Payment for this tax must be remitted by the property owner or their designated agent.
Foreclosure Property Registration Required
Foreclosure Property Registration Form
Please complete the Customer Registration Form. This will allow us to assign you a customer number in our system.
Foreclosure registration is required for all properties that:
- Are undergoing foreclosure action by the mortgagee or trustee.
- Are the subject of foreclosure action by a mortgagee or trustee and a judgement has been entered.
- Are the subject of a foreclosure sale where the title was transferred to the beneficiary of any mortgage involved in the foreclosure.
- Are transferred under a deed in lieu of foreclosure/sale.
Fees
A registration fee of $300.00 is required at the time of the property registration, and each subsequent 6 month registration renewal. Payment is due at the time of registration.
Renewal Required
Renewal of the registration is required every 6 months from the initial date of registration until the property is sold to a non-related bona fide purchaser or the foreclosure action has been dismissed.
Renewal Fee
The $300.00 renewal registration fee is due within 10 days of the expiration of the previous registration.
Penalty
A $60 late fee will be charged if the property is registered after the 10 day allowance period. The penalty fee will be additionally charged for every 30 day period or portion thereof that the property is not registered.
Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the Servicing Bank/Legal Owner to:
- Ensure their property is registered every 6 months
- Provide a complete and accurate registration form at the time of registration and at each renewal period.
- Remit payment within 10 days of the application submission.
- Provide updated contact information (mailing address, email address, phone number)
- Notify the office of any changes regarding the registered property (property sold, new property manager etc)
- How do I know if my property should be registered?
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Residential Properties must be registered/licensed if they fall under any of the categories listed below:
- Rental Property: Property is being rented by a tenant (family member or non-family member)
- Vacant Property: Property is unoccupied and has been vacant for 6 months or longer
- Investment Property: Property is not the primary residence of the deeded owner
- Contract-For-Deed: If you are selling your property as Contract-For-Deed, it is not owner occupied UNTIL an official deed transfer occurs, therefore the property must be registered with the City.
- Multi-Family Properties: All multi-family properties must be registered with the City.
- Short-Term Rental Property - Property or room/part thereof is being rented to a transient guest for 29 days or less
- Foreclosure - Property that is undergoing foreclosure action, foreclosure sale, or has had a judgement filed by a mortgagee or trustee.
- What does it mean to register my property as "Exempt"?
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EXEMPTIONS
Non-Owner Occupied Exemptions
Some Non-Owner Occupied Properties can qualify as "Exempt." Exempt properties must still be registered, however the required registration fee is waived if the properties meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Property is occupied by an immediate family member (Parent, Sibling, Grandparent, Child)
- Owner occupied duplex*. (The deeded owner of the property lives in one unit of the duplex)
- Property is temporarily vacant for no more than 6 continuous months
- Property is vacant and listed for sale (copy of MLS/proof of sale must be provided)
- Property has been "Mothballed" per City Code and has an active Mothball Permit
- Property is in probate or similar estate settlement status
*A Duplex is the only qualifying multi-family property eligible for exemption
Short-Term Rental Property Tax Exemption:
- Room stays that are 30 consecutive days or more are exempt from the 8% Room Rental tax*
*Short-Term Rental Properties are not eligible for any other exemption
- How do I pay for my Property Registration?
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Ways To Pay for Non-Owner Occupied Property or Foreclosure Property Registration
- In Person: Cash, Credit Card, Check, or Money Order at City Hall Treasury Department 419 Fulton St. Rm. 100 Peoria, IL 61602
- Mail: Check or Money Order payment is accepted via mail payment to: City of Peoria Attn: Office of Accounts Receivable 419 Fulton St. Room 111 Peoria, IL 61602
- Drop Box: Check or Money Order payment can be placed in the drop box located to the immediate right of the front door of City Hall, 419 Fulton St Peoria, IL 61602
When remitting your payment for a registration renewal, please be sure to include the following:
- Property Address and/or Parcel Number being registered
- City Assigned Registration Number (if known), or Customer Number for Foreclosure Property Registration
- If remitting payment for more than 1 property, be sure to include a complete list of ALL properties for which payment is being remitted.
- Copy of Invoice and/or Invoice number provided by Accounts Receivable Office (if applicable)
- If mailing, check or money order payment for registration
When remitting payment for a NEW Non-Owner Occupied Property registration please be sure to include the following:
- For Non-Owner Occupied Properties: Completed Non-Owner Occupied Property Registration Form
- If mailing, check or money order payment for registration.
Ways to Pay for Short-Term Rental Property License & Taxes
- Payment and registration can ONLY be received via our registration website for Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental License & Tax Payment Link
*All check/money order payments should be made out to "City of Peoria"
Any properties that go unregistered/unlicensed are subject to a $300.00 ($500 for Foreclosure Registration) citation per unregistered/unlicensed unit issued by the City's Code Enforcement Department.
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Property Registration
Mailing Address
419 Fulton St.
Rm. 111
Peoria, IL 61602
Phone: 309-494-8531
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Forms:
- Non-Owner Occupied Registration - Online Application
- Non-Owner Occupied Property Registration Application-Printable
- 2023-2024 Renewal Letter
- Short-Term Rental Tax Return Worksheet
- Model Lease
- Foreclosure Property Registration - PDF
- Foreclosure Property Registration - Fillable Form
- Customer Registration Form - PDF (For Foreclosure Registration)
- Customer Registration Form - Online Form (Foreclosure Registration)
Current Registered Properties: