Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14 § 14.573
LICENSE FEE (Bloomington Rental Housing Code)
Operative Text
(a) The license fee is as set forth in City Code Appendix A . (b) No refund of the license fee will be made to a licensee discontinuing operation or who sells, transfers, gives away or otherwise disposes of a licensed building, group housing or dwelling unit to another person , firm or corporation. (c) A late fee will be assessed for a license application and fee received after the expiration date. (Ord. 2014-9, passed 5-5-2014; Ord. 2017-25 , passed 7-25-2017; Ord. 2021-39 , passed 11-29-2021)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14.573 establishes the rules governing rental license fees in the city. The fee amount itself is set by City Code Appendix A, and once paid, the fee is non-refundable regardless of whether the licensee stops operating, sells, or otherwise transfers the licensed property. Applications submitted after the license expiration date are subject to an additional late fee.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 14.573, operators of licensed rental buildings, group housing, or dwelling units in Bloomington are expected to submit their license applications and fees on or before the expiration date to avoid a late fee assessment. Because the ordinance provides no refund upon sale, transfer, or discontinuation of operations, compliant operators typically account for the full license fee as a sunk cost when planning a property transaction or exit. Checking City Code Appendix A for the current fee schedule before submitting an application is a standard part of the renewal process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 14.573 is primarily a licensing and fee provision directed at property owners, but it is relevant to tenants because it is part of Bloomington's broader rental licensing framework that governs whether a landlord is authorized to operate a rental unit. Tenants who have questions about whether their building holds a valid license may contact the City of Bloomington directly to inquire about licensing status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Bloomington's rental regulations can also help explain how the licensing requirements under § 14.573 and related provisions may affect a tenancy.
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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