The Rental Inspector works with property owners, managers, and tenants to ensure conformance with the Burlington Housing Code.  This Code establishes minimum health and safety standards that protect and promote the welfare of the tenants and the general public. 

All rental properties within the City of Burlington are required to be inspected on a regular basis.  Units are inspected on a 3-year cycle for 3+ unit buildings and a 5 year cycle for single family and duplex rentals.  According to the 2000 Census, there are approximately 3,600 rental units within the City of Burlington. 

It is vital to the health and welfare of the community that rental units are inspected.  Failure to obtain or renew a Rental Permit may cause the property to be ordered vacated or issuance of a Municipal Infraction.  

City Code states in Chapter 161.04 Certificate of Rental Permit:  It is a violation of this chapter for any person to let to another for rent and/or occupancy any dwelling, dwelling unit, duplex, multiple dwelling, rooming unit (except a rooming unit or units located within an owner-occupied single-family dwelling, condominium, or cooperative containing no more than two roomers), or rooming house unless the owner or operator holds a valid rental permit.

If you want to get a head start on turning your property into a rental unit, please check out the checklist below or contact the Housing Inspector (Rental) for further information.