Burnsville, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 3-15 (2026) § 3-15-6
License Fees
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The application fee shall be determined by the City Council from time to time by resolution, and shall be paid at the time of application. In the case of licensing periods of less than 1 year, license fees may be prorated quarterly. Conversion Fee: An owner occupied unit that has not previously been a licensed rental property and is converted to a rental property shall pay a conversion fee as adopted in the City fee schedule. The onetime conversion fee includes the rental license application and inspection fees for the first year. A rental property with a license that has been expired for greater than 1 year will be subject to the full conversion fee and licensing inspection upon application for a rental license. (Ord. 1353, 9-8-2015) Annual License Fee: Licensee must pay an annual license fee for each licensed rental unit. Fire Inspection Fee: Multi-family rental residential buildings with shared common areas subject to a Fire Code inspection are required to pay the cost of the inspection and any subsequent inspections, as determined by the City Council by resolution and shall be paid prior to issuance of the license. (Ord. 1276, 9-18-2012, eff. 1-2-2013) Reinspection Fees: The license fee includes the cost of 1 initial inspection and the first follow up inspection if needed. Should the inspector need to visit a building, unit, or property for additional reinspections prior to issuing a license to check for compliance, the cost of the reinspection shall be at the applicant's/property owner's expense and shall be paid prior to issuing the license for that property. (Ord. 1415, 5-16-2017) Other Fees: The licensee shall be responsible for any City costs in enforcing the license provisions including reinspection fees, attorney fees, etc. (Ord. 1276, 9-18-2012, eff. 1-2-2013) License fees are non-refundable. HISTORY Amended by Ord. 1585 on 4/28/2023
Burnsville City Code § 3-15-6 establishes the fee structure for rental property licenses in the city. Application fees are set by City Council resolution and must be paid when applying; fees may be prorated quarterly for licensing periods shorter than one year. Owners converting a previously owner-occupied unit to a rental for the first time pay a one-time conversion fee that bundles the application and first-year inspection costs, and properties with licenses expired more than one year are treated as new conversions. Annual fees apply per licensed unit, fire inspection fees apply to multi-family buildings with shared common areas, and reinspection fees beyond the first follow-up are charged to the property owner — all fees are non-refundable.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3-15-6, compliant rental operators in Burnsville pay all applicable fees — application, annual per-unit, conversion (where applicable), fire inspection, and reinspection — before the city issues or renews a license. Operators converting an owner-occupied unit to a rental for the first time should account for the one-time conversion fee, which covers the application and first-year inspection. Because reinspection fees beyond the initial follow-up visit are the property owner's responsibility and must be paid before a license is issued, operators generally ensure units are inspection-ready to avoid accumulating additional costs; all fees paid are non-refundable.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 3-15-6 of Burnsville's rental licensing code governs the fees landlords must pay to obtain and maintain a valid rental license, which is a prerequisite for legally renting a unit in the city. Tenants may find it relevant that a landlord's failure to pay required fees — including reinspection fees — can delay or prevent license issuance for a property. Tenants who have questions about whether their rental unit holds a valid license can contact the City of Burnsville directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on what options may be available.
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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