# Residential Rental Unit License Application

- Summary: Overview This document is a Residential Rental Unit License Application for the City of Altoona, PA. It serves as the primary application for landlords to register rental properties and obtain…
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Overview This document is a Residential Rental Unit License Application for the City of Altoona, PA. It serves as the primary application for landlords to register rental properties and obtain a license from the Codes and Inspections Department. The form is divided into two main parts: Standard Application: For new rentals, existing rentals, and general property registration. Family Exemption Application: A specific addendum for owners who qualify for an exemption because they live in the property with a family member. Key Requirements & Fees Mandatory Attachments: The application will not be accepted without a completed Tenant Registration Form and Proof of Rental Insurance. Inspections: The City reserves the right to inspect the dwelling and may require copies of leases. Legal Warning: Submitting false statements is a third-degree misdemeanor under Pennsylvania Crimes Codes. Fee Structure Registration Fees: $60. 00 per unit for the first 4 units per building. $20. 00 for each additional unit per building thereafter. Miscellaneous Fees: $20. 00 Late Fee per Unit $35. 00 License Transfer Fee $75. 00 Reinspection Noncompliance Fee $100. 00 Reinstatement of Rental License Revocation Fee $50. 00 Inspection No-Show Fee Section 1: Rental Property Information Applicants must provide the physical address of the rental property, the number of units per building, how units are designated (e. g. , A, B, 1st Fl), and the number of leases associated with the property. It also asks if the property is used as student housing, a group home, or recovery home. Section 2: Ownership Information This section collects the owner's details, including name, physical address (no PO Box), city, state, zip, and contact information (home phone, cell phone, alternate phone, email). Note: If the owner is an LLC or corporation, a Certificate of Good Standing from PA (or the state of creation) is required. Section 3: Manager/Contact Person A local contact person residing in Blair County is required if the owner lives outside of Blair County. This section collects the manager's name, address, and contact details. Section 4: Family Exemption Application This section is for owners applying for an exemption. It requires: Property & Owner Info: Similar to Section 2 but formatted for the exemption context. Occupant Information: Details about the family member living with the owner (relationship, name, contact info). Signatures: Both the occupant and the owner must sign. Notarization: The Owner's signature must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public, who must provide valid ID and complete the Acknowledgement section. Contact Information Address: 1301 12th Street Suite 103, Altoona, PA 16601 Phone: 814-949-2456 Fax: 814-949-2203 Email: inspections@altoonapa. gov