Cambridge, Minn., City Code ch. 99 (2026) § 99.06
Registration Exemption
Operative Text
§99.06 REGISTRATION EXEMPTION
All owners of residential rental properties are required to register their properties according to
this section, however, the following property owners are exempt from the registration fee and the
requirement to post a registration certificate.
(1) A residential rental property owner is related to the tenant as a parent, child,
sibling, grandparent, grandchild, step-parent, step-child, step-grandparent, or step-grandchild and
the owner or agent affirms in the registration that each of the renters is one of these relations.
(2) Any building or dwelling unit which is a State of Minnesota licensed rest home,
assisted living facility, convalescent care facility, licensed group home, Housing with Services, or
nursing home. The owner or agent of a residential rental property licensed or registered by the
State of Minnesota must provide the current license or registration number on the registration
form.
(3) Any Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Public Housing Agency.
(4) A residential property that is occupied by the Owner or the Owner’s family and two
or less tenants where the Owner and the tenants share all living space within the dwelling.Cambridge, MN City Code § 99.06 establishes that while all residential rental property owners must register under the city's rental housing program, certain categories of owners are relieved from paying the registration fee and from posting a registration certificate. These exemptions cover situations such as family-member rentals, state-licensed care facilities, HUD Public Housing Agencies, and owner-occupied homes shared with two or fewer tenants. The exemption does not eliminate the underlying registration obligation itself — qualifying owners must still complete the registration process and affirm or document their exempt status.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 99.06, compliant operators in Cambridge, MN who believe they qualify for an exemption — such as renting exclusively to close family members, operating a state-licensed care facility, or living in the same dwelling as two or fewer tenants — still complete the city's registration process and indicate their exempt status on the registration form. Owners of state-licensed facilities are expected to supply a current license or registration number, and those claiming a family-member exemption affirm the qualifying relationships in writing. Keeping documentation of the exemption basis on file is a practice consistent with demonstrating ongoing compliance if questions arise.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 99.06, tenants living in properties that fall into an exempt category — such as a home shared with the owner or a state-licensed care facility — should be aware that their landlord is still required to register with the city, even if the fee and certificate-posting requirements do not apply. If a tenant has questions about whether their rental is properly registered or whether an exemption is being claimed appropriately, Cambridge's city offices administer the rental housing registration program and can be a starting point for information. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minnesota housing law can also help tenants understand what the registration framework means for their living situation.
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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