Rental Certificates

The Village of Wheeling requires any residential property that is rented/leased to be certified. The purpose for Village certificates and inspection of rentals is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Wheeling by insuring that rental units comply with minimum housing standards, along with maintaining and improving the character and stability of residential areas. The rental certificate program also aids in responding to housing conditions that adversely affect, or are likely to affect, the life, safety, health, and general welfare of persons occupying rental dwellings.  The Village of Wheeling also seeks to eliminate overcrowding of rental dwellings by requiring compliance with established occupancy standards. 

Owners of rental property in the Village of Wheeling must obtain a Village Rental Certificate, including the following rental types:

  • Single-family home
  • Individual condominium unit
  • Townhouse
  • Apartment buildings
  • Duplexes
  • Multi-unit ownership

Obtaining a New Certificate

If you are seeking to rent property for the first time in Wheeling, you must first obtain a Village Rental Certificate. Please complete the following documents: 

  • Rental Application:

For single family homes click here.  

For multi-family properties click here. 


Before any rental inspection can occur, the Village of Wheeling requires a consent form be signed by the tenant and returned to the Community Development Department. To complete a Consent Form for inspections click here. 


The Village of Wheeling has adopted the Wheeling Safe Communities Ordinance requiring all landlords and/or property managers complete a mandatory seminar, offered on various days of the month and taught by Wheeling Police Officers (click here for instructions for registering for upcoming seminars) In addition, landlords will be required to use a crime free lease addendum when renewing a lease or renting to a new resident. For more information on the Wheeling Safe Communities Program, please click here. 


Once all the above documents have been completed, you can submit all applications and forms via the Rental Division Document Upload Page by clicking here. You will receive confirmation of your application submittal and the Rental Division will begin processing your application. You will be contacted by a Municipal Inspector confirming the certificate fee and to set up an inspection appointment.

Renewing a Certificate

If you are renewing an existing rental certificate, please complete the following documents:

Before any rental inspection can occur, the Village of Wheeling requires a consent form to be signed by the tenant and returned to the Community Development Department. To complete a Consent Form for inspections click here.


As part of the Wheeling Safe Communities Program, all rental certificate renewals require a new Lease Provision to be signed by both the tenant and landlord/property manager. To complete the Lease Provision Form click here.


  • Updates to Your Rental Account:

If you need to make changes/updates to your rental account, updates can be made by completing a Rental Application.


For single family homesclick here.  

For multi-family properties click here. 


Once all the above documents have been completed, you can submit all applications and forms via the Rental Division Document Upload Page by clicking here. You will receive confirmation of your submittal and the Rental Division will contact you to set up an inspection appointment.

For questions regarding the Village of Wheeling’s Rental Licensing program, please email rentals@wheelingil.gov or call (847) 499-9049.