Managing a Rental License with eTRAKiT

1. Go to permits.cob.org/etrakit
2. Log in as public user with previously created username and password.
3. WELCOME to your Dashboard! Click on “Apply for New Licenses” and enter the following information:
   • License Information
     • Type: Select Rental RegistrationSubType: Select from drop-down menu based on number of units on the siteLicensee Name: Enter name of property ownerUnit Type: Select from drop-down menuInspection Preference: Choose City of Bellingham Inspector, Approved Private Inspector or N/A-Exempt if your unit qualifies for an exemption (see criteria under “Do I have to Register?)Exemption Status: Select from drop-down menu (NOTE: Most rentals that qualify for an exemption still must be registered with the City – see if you qualify for an exemption
     Additional Information
     • Rental Address: Enter house # and street nameUnit Numbers: Enter all unit numbers separated by commas (for multi-units) or the house number (for single-family units)# of Units: Enter total number of units being registered / rentedPrimary Contact: Choose from drop-down who should receive all correspondence on the license
     Attachments
     • If your unit qualifies for an exemption – the Exemption Declaration Form can be filled in and attached to your rental license registration request here.Click “NEXT STEP”
   • License Address
     • Enter address (without city/state) and click on “search”
     • Select your address from the selections provided. (If nothing comes up, modify the information entered –maybe try only your house number and no street name.)
     • Scroll and confirm that Owner and Applicant Information is accurate –
       • Add phone number and email address if blank
       • Enter primary contact information if different from above
     • Click “NEXT STEP” and review all information on screen
   • If correct, Click “NEXT STEP”
     • IMPORTANT: A message indicating that “no fees are due at this time” will pop onto screen – the registration fee will be applied to your license once staff has processed the application, and an email be sent to the primary contact to advise the account is ready for payment.
   • Click on “VIEW LICENSE” to link to your Dashboard

* Visit page 2 of the printable “how-to” guide for illustrations.