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Know Your Rights
All rental properties in the city are subject to the Residential Rental and Lodging Establishment Inspection Program (BMC Title 16), which requires a rental property to be registered with the City of Bloomington, and to be inspected every 3 to 5 years. Each rental property must have a current occupancy permit, issued by HAND. A copy of this permit must be displayed somewhere inside the rental unit.
Every rental property has a file in the HAND department. We invite you to come in and look at the file BEFORE you sign a lease!
Rental Complaints
The HAND Department also investigates rental complaints for violations of the Residential Rental Unit and Lodging Establishment Inspection Program
Essential Information for Renters brochure
Know your rights and responsibilities as a renter in the City of Bloomington.
Residential Services at Your Fingertips
Get answers to your questions about trash, parking, noise, water/sewer service, public transportation, pets, and much more!
Landlord/Tenant Legal Questions
Details about what tenant or landlord complaints are handled by the City
Occupancy
Rental properties are limited in the number of unrelated adults who may occupy them. In most residential areas, the occupancy limit is three.
Trash, Yard & Sidewalk Violations
Learn about potential fines due to accumulated trash, lawn overgrowth, and icy sidewalks.
Housing and Transportation Affordability Index
This is a map-based tool which provides information about a full spectrum of costs associated with home buying and home renting.