Rental Registry Packet - 1.3.25 - Residential Rental General Business Requirements

Sep 19, 2026

Residential rental general business requirements for the City of Huntington residential rental property ordinance (Article 1737) outline forms submission, inspection processes, tenant notification responsibilities, inspection scheduling, and re-inspection timelines. The packet specifies required applications and registration forms, submission channels (email, mail, in-person), inspection frequency, and associated inspection and CO-related inspection fees. It includes a detailed property safety checklist covering fire protection, building features, electrical systems, and plumbing/mechanical readiness, plus business license requirements and supporting documentation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatPDF

Pages8

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

Complete Forms

Required Forms

Submit To

Inspections

Inspection Scheduling

Tenant Notification

Rental Registry Inspections

Certificate of Occupancy Inspections

Inspection Requirements

Basic Checklist (Fire)

Basic Checklist (Building)

Basic Checklist (Electric)

Basic Checklist (Plumbing/Mechanical)

Re-Inspections

Residential Rental Property Inspection Application

Instructions

Residential Rental Unit Registration Form

Instructions

Residential Rental General Business Requirements The City of Huntington's residential rental property ordinance (Article 1737) seeks to ensure that rental housing in the city is maintained in a good, safe, and sanitary condition, and to provide an efficient system for compelling both absentee and local landlords to correct violations and maintain, in proper condition, rental property within Huntington city limits. Complete Forms Required Forms Submit To ☐Residential Rental Property Inspection Application ☐Residential Rental Unit Registration Form ☐Business License Application Email: [finance@huntingtonwv.gov](finance@huntingtonwv.gov) Mail: City of Huntington ATTN: Rental Registry, P.O. Box 1659, Huntington, WV 25717 In-person: 800 5th Ave, Room 103 Inspections Inspection Scheduling Tenant Notification Representative from Inspections Division will contact property owner/agent to schedule inspection. Property owner must notify tenant. Tenant must consent to inspection. Tenant may be present during inspection. Rental Registry Inspections Inspection Frequency Inspection Fees Periodic inspections can occur once in any twelve (12) month period for each rental unit. Inspections may be initiated based upon complaints. 1st Inspection: $0 1st re-inspection: $50 .00/unit 2nd re-inspection: $100 .00/unit Certificate of Occupancy Inspections Inspection Frequency Inspection Fees CO inspections are required for new buildings, new owners, or change in occupancy or use. $75.00 Business License License Fees Supporting Documentation Business License: $20 Rental Registry Fee: $0 WV Business Registration Certificate WVARR Certification (if applicable) Rental Property Resources Office of the WV Attorney General U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Renters’ Rights: A Guide to Landlord-Tenant Law in West Virginia Online: [https://ago.wv.gov](https://ago.wv.gov) Local Tenant Rights, Laws & Protections: West Virginia Online: [https://www.hud.gov/states/west_virginia](https://www.hud.gov/states/west_virginia) Inspection Requirements Basic Checklist All rental property owners need to comply with NEC 2020, IRC 2018, IPC 2018, and WV State Code. The following checklist is not inclusive, but is intended to aid the Property Owner in preparing for the inspection. Fire 1. Smoke detectors required o 1 in every bedroom and immediate area outside of bedroom and 1 in a common area on all levels o No smoke detectors in the kitchen 2. Carbon monoxide detectors are required in any residence that has a fuel burning cooking or heating source including gas water or an attached garage Building 1. Address numbers are on building 2. Install handrails on stairs 3. All egress doors must operate correctly 4. All bedrooms must have properly operating windows Electric 1. The existing system has no: overloaded circuits, damaged insulation on conductors, exposed live conductors. 2. GFCI outlets within 6 ft of water source 3. Breakable bulbs have to have an enclosure 4. Existing wiring suitable for intended use 5. Electrical service adequate for the residence 6. Maintain a 3 ft. area around electrical equipment Plumbing/Mechanical 1. Any bathroom that doesn’t have an openable/operable window has to have a properly vented exhaust fan 2. Provide hot (minimum 110°F) and cold potable water to all fixtures and sinks 3. Proper heat source 4. All gas appliances must be properly vented 5. Gas ventless heaters cannot be the primary source of heat 6. Disconnect at the water heater if it is not in site of the electric panel Re-Inspections: You will have 10 days to correct any violations unless other accommodations have been made with the appropriate inspector. Residential Rental Property Inspection Application Instructions: Please complete the application for each property and submit by email to [finance@huntingtonwv.gov](finance@huntingtonwv.gov), by mail to

FAQs

Which forms are required to complete the rental registry process?

The packet lists a Residential Rental Property Inspection Application, a Residential Rental Unit Registration Form, and a Business License Application, based on the required forms section.

How are rental inspections scheduled and who must be notified?

A representative from the Inspections Division contacts the property owner/agent to schedule the inspection. The property owner must notify the tenant, and the tenant must consent; the tenant may be present during the inspection.

What are the inspection frequency limits and re-inspection deadlines?

Periodic inspections can occur once in any twelve (12) month period per rental unit, with inspections also initiated based on complaints. For violations, owners have 10 days to correct them unless other accommodations are made with the appropriate inspector.

Sep 19, 2026

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