Buffalo Grove, IL · Cook County

No notary required

Residential Rental Housing Program Application

Buffalo Grove rental property owners use this application to register a property or renew its residential rental license with the Village.

What this form is

Buffalo Grove uses this application to register a residential rental property or renew its rental license. The owner provides property, owner, emergency contact, and renter information, and may list a local agent. The form explains licensing dates, fees, and inspection requirements; owners must pay the annual registration fee each year, whether or not an inspection is required.

Who needs it

Owners of residential rental properties in Buffalo Grove submit this application for a new license or to renew an existing license.

How to submit it

Email the completed application to [email protected]. After processing, payment can be made online or by cash or check at Village Hall.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment or related step is identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Residential Rental Housing Program Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Type or print clearly and complete all portions, including the property, owner, emergency contact, and renter information.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    The owner signs and dates the application.

  4. 4

    Email The Application

    Email the completed application to [email protected]; payment and inspection scheduling information will be emailed after processing.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Residential Rental Housing Program Application?
No. The application has an owner signature and date line but does not require notarization; no notarized or sworn attachment or related step is identified.
How do I submit the rental housing application?
Email the completed application to [email protected]. The Village says payment and inspection scheduling information will be emailed after processing.
Who completes this application?
The rental property owner completes it for a new license or renewal. The form requests property, owner, emergency contact, and renter information.
What does the application say about fees and inspections?
It lists an annual base fee, late registration fees, reinspection fees, and an absentee or cancellation fee. Inspection requirements depend on the property’s inspection history and violations.

Need something notarized?

This Residential Rental Housing Program Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.