Crime Free Housing

The Country Club Hills Crime Free Rental Housing Program was passed by ordinance in October 2008.  It requires (1) the licensing of residential rental property by the property owner, (2) an inspection of the property by the Building Department, (3) a signed agreement (Crime Free Lease Addendum) between owner and renter, and (4) the property owner/manager attending a Crime Free Training Seminar.

The main concept of the program is to build a coalition between the property owners/managers, the Building Department, and the Police Department.  Criminal activity on rental property results in a radical decline in property values and the “quality of life” for all residents of the City.  By informing property owners of crime prevention strategies, applicant screening procedures, and tenant action that would violate the Crime Free Lease Addendum and Crime Free Ordinance, the program can reduce crime, increase property values, and improve the quality of life for all of our residents.

Crime Free Training Seminars are hosted at the Police Department unless otherwise noted. The seminar schedule is provided below. Participants are required to pre-register at least 1 day prior to the training date.  For any questions please contact the Crime Free Housing Coordinator, Deputy Chief Prater at aprater@countryclubhills.org

As of July 2020, the City of Country Club Hills is not accepting new rental license applications until further notice. If you submit a new rental license application, your application will be placed on hold.

Until further notice, only individual landlords renewing their rental license are permitted to take the 4-hour Crime-Free Rental Housing Seminar at this time. Landlords and property managers who have already completed the 4-hour seminar are eligible to complete the Refresher Training if their current seminar certificate is expired. Individuals needing to complete the Refresher Training should contact the coordinator for instructions.

2025 Crime Free Seminar Schedule
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
FUTURE DATES TBA

Dates & Format Subject to Change
Location: Country Club Hills Police Department
Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pm

NOTE: Seminar promptness is required. Attendees arriving late will need to re-register for the next seminar. Children are not permitted at these seminars.
 
If you have already submitted a “new” application for a Residential Rental License, please contact the Crime Free Housing Coordinator to pre-register for the seminar. Pre-registration is required.  Walk-ins are NOT permitted.

The Residential Rental License must be renewed annually between May 1st – May 31st
Application Submission Requirements
1. Must be submitted to City Hall in person with a state identification card. Mailed or Faxed applications will not be processed.
2. Property owner name is required. If the property is owned by a company, the business name, applicant’s name and business owner’s name must be included on the application.
3. One property per application.
4. Home and/or Office addresses for the Landlord are acceptable only. P.O Boxes may only be used as a secondary address.
5. If the Landlord has more than five (5) rental properties in Country Club Hills, a typed list of all properties must be included along with each application.

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Addendum

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Crime Free Housing FAQ

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Crime Free Housing Seminar Registration Form

You will receive a separate email confirming your registration usually within 1 business day. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact the Crime Free Housing Coordinator. All classes are held at: Country Club Hills Police Department 3700 … Continue reading

Ordinance

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