DENISON’S RENTAL REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION PROGRAM BACK ON TRACK

Denison (City of Denison), Texas - Last March, the City Council approved the Rental Registration and Inspection Program to ensure quality rentals for all Denison residents supporting the City’s Vision to be a community of choice. The program start date was initially proposed for May 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The start date has been rescheduled to start on Monday, January 4, 2021.

The City held a Public Meeting in June 2019, resulting in the formation of a Rental Task Force to discuss the proposal and many other rental property business topics. Over the following few months, the stakeholder committee of landlords and community members helped draft the program the Council ultimately approved.

The new program encourages a voluntary registration of rental units, with no fee, to be eligible to receive benefits such as discounts on special pick-ups and building permits for repairs. The program also offers a “VIP” program for voluntary interior inspections for those willing to participate and gain “VIP” status from the City.

“The City is excited to finally get the rental registration program implemented after the challenges of COVID caused its delay in 2020,” announced Robert Lay, Neighborhood Services Manager. “The City is committed to building quality neighborhoods. The rental registration and inspection program is one of many programs Denison offers to help achieve this commitment.”