Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14 § 14.572
ISSUANCE OF LICENSE (Bloomington Rental Housing Code)
Operative Text
A license will be issued by the issuing authority upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) The license applicant has completed the rental license application; (b) The license applicant has paid the required license fee and any additional fees, if applicable; and (c) For all initial license applications, the multiple-family building, detached townhouse dwelling units, cottage court dwelling units, fourplex dwelling units, three-family dwelling units, two-family dwelling units, single-family dwelling unit, group housing , work/live dwelling unit, or accessory dwelling unit must first be inspected by the Housing Inspector and the Housing Inspector finds that the requirements of the Rental Housing Code, city code and applicable state laws have been met. (d) For all initial license applications, if the rental license is not issued within 60 calendar days of the date that both the rental license application and license fee is received, the license application will be cancelled and the license applicant must again complete a rental license application and pay the required license fee and any additional fees, if applicable. The Housing Inspector may extend the application period beyond 60 calendar days, meaning the application is not cancelled and the applicant is not required to pay a new license fee, in the following situations: (1) New rental construction, when accompanied by a new license fee; (2) Ownership changes at multiple-family and group housing dwelling unit buildings, when accompanied by a new license fee; and (3) Dwelling units where the required repairs are not possible within the 60 days will be required to re-apply but not pay the new license fee, as approved by the Housing Inspector . (e) For all initial license application inspections and follow-up inspections, if the property owner or agent makes an appointment for an inspection but fails to appear for the inspection or allow access to the dwelling unit for the Housing Inspector , then a reinspection fee will be applied to the license fee. The reinspection fee is in Appendix A . (Ord. 2014-9, passed 5-5-2014; Ord. 2017-25 , passed 7-25-2017; Ord. 2019-2 , passed 1-7-2019; Ord. 2022-14 , passed 4-25-2022; Ord. 2024-23 , passed 10-14-2024; Ord. 2026-10 , passed 4-27-2026)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14.572 establishes the conditions under which the city's issuing authority will grant a rental license. Every applicant must submit a completed application and pay the required fees, and first-time applicants must also pass an inspection by the Housing Inspector confirming compliance with the Rental Housing Code, city code, and applicable state law. Initial applications that are not resolved within 60 calendar days of submission and fee payment are automatically cancelled, though the Housing Inspector has authority to extend that window in specific circumstances such as new construction or ownership changes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking a rental license under § 14.572 generally ensure that a completed application and all required fees are submitted together, since the 60-day clock for initial applications begins running only once both are received. Compliant operators schedule and attend all required inspections promptly, because missing an appointment or failing to provide the Housing Inspector access triggers a reinspection fee as listed in Appendix A. When circumstances such as new construction or an ownership transfer at a multi-family or group housing property may push the process past 60 days, operators typically communicate with the Housing Inspector in advance to request an extension and avoid automatic cancellation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 14.572, prospective tenants can look to the rental licensing process as a baseline assurance that a dwelling has been inspected and found to meet the Rental Housing Code, city code, and applicable state law before a license is issued. If a rental unit appears to be operating without a valid license — for example, because an initial application was cancelled or an inspection was never completed — tenants may raise that status as a concern with the city's Housing Inspector or relevant code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Bloomington's rental regulations can help residents understand what the licensing requirements mean for their specific housing situation and what options may be available if a landlord is not in compliance.
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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