Bemidji, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-47
Application for new rental license; register of occupancy
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(a) The owner of each rental unit will make written application to the city building department for registration of the rental unit(s). Application for a rental license will be made upon forms furnished by the city building department and will specifically set forth the following information: (1) The name, address and telephone number of the recorded owner of the rental unit(s); if a partnership, the name of the partnership, and the name, address and telephone number of the managing partner; if a corporation, the name and address of the corporation. (2) The name, address and telephone number of a designated local manager as required under section 10-45 . This is the person authorized to make or order repairs and/or service to the building, provide required services necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the occupants or is able to contact the person so authorized. (3) Name, address and telephone number of vendor, if the rental unit is being sold by a contract for deed. (4) The street address of each rental unit. (5) Number and types of rental units within a dwelling. (6) A site drawing, to scale, showing proposed designated off-street parking areas for proposed rental property. Property must comply with the off-street parking requirements of the most current Zoning Ordinance that governs parking requirements for that property at the time of the license application. (7) If applicable, verification showing that the license holder and/or manager have completed the required crime-free housing education training from any of the program(s) and/or agencies certified to conduct such training. (8) Tax clearance form as required by MN 270C.72, Subd. 4. (b) An incomplete application may be rejected by the city.
Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-47 establishes what information a rental property owner must submit when applying for a new rental license in the City of Bemidji. The application, filed with the city building department on official forms, must include owner contact details, a designated local manager, vendor information if applicable, property addresses, unit counts and types, a scaled site drawing showing off-street parking, any required crime-free housing training verification, and a state tax clearance form. An application that is missing required elements may be rejected outright by the city.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-47, compliant rental property operators submit a fully completed application on the city building department's official forms before operating a rental unit. Operators typically gather all required materials in advance — including owner and local manager contact information, a scaled parking site drawing that meets current zoning standards, any crime-free housing training certificates, and the Minnesota tax clearance form required by MN 270C.72, Subd. 4 — to avoid rejection of an incomplete application. Keeping this documentation current and organized helps ensure smooth processing when a new license or renewal is needed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-47 requires that every rental unit in Bemidji be registered with the city building department, which means tenants can generally expect their landlord to have a valid rental license on file. If a tenant has reason to believe a unit is operating without a proper license or that required information — such as a designated local manager — was never provided to the city, they may contact the Bemidji city building department to inquire about the unit's registration status. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain what options may be available when a landlord appears to be out of compliance with local licensing requirements.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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