Columbia Heights, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 5A (2026) § 5A.407
OCCUPANCY LICENSE RENEWAL
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(A) All occupancy licenses shall be effective for a period of one year. However, renewal of licenses, as required annually by this code, may be made by: (1) Completing the renewal application furnished to the owner, operator, or agent of the premises, by the Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer; (2) Mailing the renewal application and the required fees to the Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer; and (3) Successful completion of the Property Maintenance Code inspection as required by § 5A.303 . (B) Such renewal shall only be effective upon successful completion of all the above set forth requirements. Further, said renewal or registration may be made only when no change in ownership, operation, agency or type of occupancy of the premises has occurred in the last licensing year. (Ord. 1532, passed 11-26-07)
Under Columbia Heights Ch. 5A Rental Housing § 5A.407, occupancy licenses for rental properties are valid for one year and must be renewed annually. Renewal requires completing an application provided by the Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer, submitting it with the required fees, and passing a Property Maintenance Code inspection under § 5A.303. A renewal is only considered valid once all three steps are successfully completed, and it is only available when no change in ownership, operation, agency, or occupancy type has occurred during the prior licensing year.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Columbia Heights Ch. 5A Rental Housing § 5A.407 establishes a clear annual renewal cycle that compliant operators follow by responding promptly to the renewal application sent by the Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer, submitting the application along with required fees, and scheduling or completing the mandatory Property Maintenance Code inspection referenced in § 5A.303. Operators who have experienced a change in ownership, management agency, or occupancy type during the licensing year should be aware that a standard renewal may not be available under this provision and that a different process may apply. Keeping records of each completed renewal step helps demonstrate compliance with the three-part requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Columbia Heights Ch. 5A Rental Housing § 5A.407 requires that rental properties hold a current, valid occupancy license renewed each year through a process that includes a property inspection under § 5A.303. Tenants who have reason to believe their building's occupancy license has lapsed or was not properly renewed may raise this as a concern with the Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer or a local tenant-rights organization. Understanding whether a property's license is current can be relevant context when navigating housing conditions or other rental disputes, and tenant-rights groups can help explain 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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