Important Notice Regarding Rental Ordinance Change - Please Read
In order to obtain a Residential Rental License the property owner must do the following:
Complete and submit the Residential Rental License Application along with payment to the Inspection Division office. For a printable application click on this link.
Review the Rental License Information Packet which includes:
Contact the Inspection Division to schedule an inspection of the rental unit(s). The owner or an authorized agent must be present at the scheduled inspection. Inspections are conducted Monday – Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
When all licensure requirements have been met, the license will be issued. The license is valid annually from a twelve month period starting March 1.
If the property owner has never held a Residential Rental License in the City of Rock Island it is important to contact the Inspection Division.
1528 Third Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
Phone: (309) 732-2910
Building Fax: (309) 732-2933
Housing & Property Maintenance Fax: (309) 732-2932
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.