All Multiple-family dwellings (MFD) must be licensed.
All one- and two-unit dwellings must also be licensed.
All rental units (including one- and two-unit dwellings) must pass an inspection to obtain a license.
All rental units must have a sanitation plan educating tenants on proper waste storage and disposal.
Effective date of January 1, 2019.
There is now a tiered license expiration based on property owner’s compliance with code. All initial licenses are issued for a two-year period. When it is time for renewal, a landlord may be able to obtain a three-year license or be limited to a two- or one-year license based on your maintenance record and violation history.