Falcon Heights, Minn., City Code ch. 105 art. IV (2026) § 105-88
License required
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Sec. 105-88 - License required No person, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity shall operate a rental dwelling or multifamily rental dwelling in the city without first obtaining a license. The license is issued annually and is valid until the date of expiration. Changes that result in a 25% change in ownership of a property requires a new license. The new owner(s) must submit an application for a new license within thirty calendar days of acquiring the property. Property owners that are listed on a stock exchange are exempt from the requirements to obtain a new license due to ownership change. (Ord. No. 13-06, § 1, 12-11-2013; Ord. No. 19-06, § 11, 9-11-2019; Ord. No. 25-07, § 3, 12- 10-2025)
Section 105-88 of Falcon Heights City Code requires that any person or entity operating a rental dwelling or multifamily rental dwelling within the city must hold a valid, annually issued license before doing so. The license expires on a set date each year and must be renewed. When ownership of a rental property changes by 25% or more, a new license is required—with an application due within 30 calendar days of the ownership transfer—though properties owned by publicly traded companies listed on a stock exchange are exempt from this ownership-change requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 105-88, compliant rental operators in Falcon Heights secure a license before renting any unit and track their license expiration date to ensure timely annual renewal. When a property changes hands by 25% or more, the incoming owner generally submits a new license application within 30 calendar days of acquiring the property. Operators whose properties are held through a publicly traded entity should document that status, as § 105-88 provides an exemption from the ownership-change licensing requirement for stock-exchange-listed owners.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 105-88 establishes that every rental dwelling in Falcon Heights is supposed to be operated under a valid city license, which means tenants have a basis to inquire whether their landlord holds a current license. If a property has recently changed ownership and a tenant suspects the new owner has not obtained the required license under § 105-88, that concern can generally be raised with the City of Falcon Heights directly or noted as a potential code violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minnesota municipal housing codes can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be operating without the required license.
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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