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Important Rental License Information
• A rental license is required for any dwelling unit where the owner is not occupying the unit, even if no rent is paid or if the unit is
occupied by a relative.
• The rental license year runs from March 2 to March 1 of the following year.
• Annual renewal notices are mailed out in late January and payment is due by March 1.
• Licenses are not transferable.
• A Who to Call poster (pdf)
must be posted in the property with the rental license certificate in a conspicuous location.
• Any changes to the names, addresses, and other information concerning the persons on this application must be provided in writing to
the Department of Regulatory Services within ten days.
• When selling a rental dwelling, the owner must notify the buyer in writing of all unresolved housing violation orders and administrative
citations issued by the Department of Regulatory Services.
• Landlords are required by City ordinance to notify tenants or prospective tenants of pending mortgage foreclosure or cancellation of
contract for deed involving the licensed property.
• The property will be inspected pursuant to Minneapolis Code of Ordinances 244.130.
Submitting Your Application
In Person
Applications may be submitted in person at the Public Service Area of the Public Service Building during the following hours: Monday through
Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. City staff is available to answer questions and notarize agent/contact signatures if
needed.
By Mail or Fax
You may also mail in or securely fax applications using the payment sheet on the last page of this application. Make sure to include both sides
of the license application itself with your payment information.
Documents You May Need
Articles of Organization
If the property is owned by a business, the applicant will need to submit a copy of the Articles of Organization listing the owner of the business.
The business owner's name, date of birth, and signature are required in Section 2 of the application. A rental license will not be issued to a
business if the owner of record is the natural person who owns the business.
Proof of Ownership
A rental license can only be issued to the owner of record as identified by the Hennepin County Property Tax
website (www16.co.hennepin.mn.us/pins/addrsrch.jsp). If you have purchased the property in the last four months, it is strongly
recommended that you check the website above before submitting your application. If you or your business are not listed as the owner,
you will need to submit a photocopy of one of the following documents with your application:
1. The closing disclosure statement
2. The recorded deed
3. The certificate of real estate value
4. The contract for deed, including the receipt showing that the deed has been recorded
Rental License Application Supplemental Information
Smoke Free Housing
The Minneapolis Health Department is gathering voluntary information about where smoke-free living is offered in the city. Responses do no alter
the status of your rental license.
Will this rental property have a smoke-free policy that prohibits smoking anywhere indoors, including all units, without exception?
Yes □
No
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