Who should file the Short-Term Rental Endorsement Application?

Owners seeking to operate a short-term rental in North Chicago should file this application. The city requires an annual endorsement in addition to a landlord license before the property operates.

What must I include with the application?

The checklist calls for the completed, signed application, a signed acknowledgement form, and a site plan showing parking areas and driveways in relation to property lines and structures. Include a landlord license application if the owner does not already have a current license.

North Chicago, IL · Lake County

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Short-Term Rental Endorsement Application

North Chicago property owners use this application to request an annual endorsement before operating a short-term rental, in addition to a landlord license.

What this form is

North Chicago requires short-term rental properties to receive an annual endorsement before operating, in addition to a landlord license. The application asks for the rental property address, PIN, number of units, listing platforms, and a 24-hour emergency contact who must be a North Chicago resident. Applicants must also provide a signed acknowledgement, a site plan, and, if needed, a landlord license application.

Who needs it

Owners seeking to operate a short-term rental in North Chicago need this application and must also have a landlord license.

How to submit it

Hand deliver, mail, or email the application to the Department of Economic and Community Development at 1850 Lewis Avenue, North Chicago, Illinois 60064, or [email protected]. The application fee is $50 per unit.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the attached acknowledgement form is listed as a required signed attachment, but no notarization is stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Short-Term Rental Endorsement Application for North Chicago.
2
Complete And Sign
Enter the property and emergency contact information, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the signed acknowledgement, a site plan, and a landlord license application if the owner does not have a current license.
4
Submit To The City
Hand deliver, mail, or email the application and attachments to the Department of Economic and Community Development.

Frequently asked questions

Who should file the Short-Term Rental Endorsement Application?: Owners seeking to operate a short-term rental in North Chicago should file this application. The city requires an annual endorsement in addition to a landlord license before the property operates.
What must I include with the application?: The checklist calls for the completed, signed application, a signed acknowledgement form, and a site plan showing parking areas and driveways in relation to property lines and structures. Include a landlord license application if the owner does not already have a current license.
How do I submit the Short-Term Rental Endorsement Application?: You may hand deliver, mail, or email the application to North Chicago's Department of Economic and Community Development at 1850 Lewis Avenue, North Chicago, Illinois 60064, or [email protected]. The application fee is $50 per unit.
Do I need a notary for the Short-Term Rental Endorsement Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The attached acknowledgement form is listed as a required signed attachment, but the application does not state that it must be notarized.

Need something notarized?

This Short-Term Rental Endorsement Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.