Fergus Falls, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 117 (2026) § 117.08
REGISTRATION FEES AND CHARGES
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(A) Generally. 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 one year, registration fees may be prorated quarterly. (B) Conversion fee. An owner-occupied unit that has not previously been a registered 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 registration application and inspection fees for the first year. A rental property with a registration that has been expired for greater than one year will be subject to the full conversion fee and licensing inspection upon application for a rental registration. (C) Annual fire inspection fee. Multi-family rental residential buildings with shared common areas subject to an annual Fire Code inspection are required to pay the cost of the inspection as determined by the City Council by resolution and shall be paid prior to issuance of the registration. (D) Reinspection fees. The costs of any reinspections shall be at the applicant’s/owner’s expense and shall be paid prior to issuing the registration for that property. (E) Other fees. The registration holder shall be responsible for any city costs in enforcing the registration provisions including reinspection fees, attorney fees and the like. (Ord. 86, Seventh Series, passed 10-7-2019)
Fergus Falls Ch. 117 § 117.08 establishes the fee structure for rental property registration in the city. Application fees are set by the City Council and must be paid at the time of application, with proration available for licensing periods shorter than one year. Properties converting from owner-occupied to rental use, multi-family buildings requiring annual fire inspections, and properties needing reinspection each face distinct, separately defined charges. Registration holders are also responsible for any city enforcement costs, including attorney fees.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fergus Falls Ch. 117 § 117.08, compliant rental property operators pay all applicable fees before registration is issued, including the base application fee, any conversion fee for newly rented units, annual fire inspection fees for multi-family buildings with shared common areas, and reinspection fees when follow-up visits are required. Operators who let a registration lapse for more than one year should be aware that the full conversion fee and a licensing inspection apply upon reapplication. Keeping registrations current and addressing inspection deficiencies promptly helps avoid accumulating reinspection charges and potential enforcement costs such as attorney fees.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fergus Falls Ch. 117 § 117.08 governs the fees landlords must pay to register and maintain rental properties with the city. A valid, current registration is a baseline requirement for lawfully operating a rental unit, so tenants may find it relevant to verify whether their rental property holds an active registration. Tenants who have concerns about whether a property is properly registered can contact the City of Fergus Falls directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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