Rental License Application

A completed rental license application must be submitted, along with appropriate fees prior to the issuance of a rental license.

These are the forms and instructions for licensing your rental property in Minneapolis. All rental properties in Minneapolis must be licensed.

General Rules of Rental Licenses

  • The rental license year is from September 1 to August 31st.
  • Licenses must be renewed each year and are not transferrable.
  • Licenses purchased before April 1 expire on August 31st of that same year.
  • The charge for a license purchased after April 1, is reduced by 50% and expires on August 31st of that same year.
  • Statements for renewal fees are sent out in late July and due by September 1.
  • The ‘Paid On” date in Property Information is the date a customer paid for the license. Dates falling in mid-August or September are renewal purchases for the following year.

Learn more about Rental License Fees.

Minneapolis Rental Application/Fee Ordinance