Rental License Applications
A completed rental license application must be submitted, along with appropriate fees prior to the issuance of a rental license.
Below are application links for licensing your specific rental property in the City of Minneapolis. All rental properties, (including relative homestead properties) must be licensed.
1-4 Unit Buildings (single family home, duplex, triplex and four-plex). These properties are usually subject to the Conversion or Change of Ownership Inspection fees :
- Rental License Application 1-4 Units (PDF) Occupancy Limits (PDF)
The Fundamentals of Rental Property Management in Minnesota list of upcoming classes
High Occupancy Buildings (5 apartment units or more):
Condominium, Townhome and Cooperative Rental Units:
Review the check list on the last page of the application prior to submitting your application.
Rental License General Rules
- The rental license year is from September 1st to August 31st.
- Licenses must be renewed each year.
- Rental licenses are not transferable.
- A 311 poster (pdf) must be posted in the rental property along with the rental license certificate.
- All licenses purchased prior to July 1st will expire August 31st of that same year.
- If a license is purchased between April 1st and June 30th, the rental fee is reduced by 50% and will expire on August 31st of that same year.
- Rental license annual renewal fees are mailed out late July and due by September 1st.
- The status of a rental license can be found on Property Information.
- The "Paid On" date in Property Information is the date a customer paid for the license.
- Refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.
- Learn more about Rental License Fees.
Minneapolis Rental Application Ordinances:
Last updated Nov. 20, 2012