GODFREY — After years of debate, the Village Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday night in favor of an occupancy permit requirement ordinance for new residents. Debate ensued at Tuesday’s ...

A certificate of occupancy is a legal document that proves a property is safe to inhabit and meets all local code and usage requirements. It is often required for major home renovations or when ...

GODFREY — Village trustees talked about occupancy permits for years and finally the board of trustees will vote on an ordinance to create the permits at its next meeting. “It’s about safety and ...

The cost of an occupancy permit fee will remain at $150 in Shenandoah following a complaint that the fee is too high. At Monday’s meeting, borough council heard the complaint of resident Lillian ...

Rick Brown, a longtime critic of housing policies in Belleville, has raised new concerns about the legality of the city’s occupancy permit rules, and the city attorney said the complaints will be ...