Glencoe, Minn., City Code ch. 5 §§ 545.01–545.09 (2026) § 545.09
Space and Occupancy Requirements. No dwelling or dwelling unit shall be let for
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545.09 Space and Occupancy Requirements. No dwelling or dwelling unit shall be let for
occupancy to another which does not comply with the following requirements:
a. Ceiling height. At least one half of the floor area of every habitable room shall have
a ceiling height of at least seven (7) feet, including halls, excluding bathrooms and
toilet compartments, measured to the lowest projection from the ceiling. No portion
of the floor area where the ceiling height is less than seven (7) feet may be
considered as part of the floor area when computing for maximum permissible
occupancy.
b. Floor Area.
i. Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall contain at least 150 square feet of floor
space for the first occupant and at least 100 additional square feet of floor
space for each additional occupant; the total floor space to be calculated on
the basis of total habitable room area. Every room occupied for sleeping
purposes by one person shall contain at least 70 square feet of floor area.
Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by two or more persons shall
contain at least 40 square feet of floor area for each occupant thereof.
ii. Every rooming unit occupied for sleeping purposes by one person shall
contain at least 70 square feet of floor area. Every rooming unit occupied for
sleeping purposes by two or more persons shall contain at least 40 square
feet of floor area for each occupant thereof.
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c. Maximum Occupancy - For Occupants unrelated by blood, marriage or adoption, the
maximum occupancy of a dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit shall not exceed
more than two (2) Occupants per legally allowed Bedroom, as defined herein.Glencoe, MN City Code Ch. 5 § 545.09 sets minimum space standards that every rental dwelling must meet before it can lawfully be occupied. Habitable rooms must have adequate ceiling height, and the total floor area must scale with the number of occupants—starting at 150 square feet for the first person and 100 more for each additional resident. Sleeping rooms carry their own per-person minimums, and for occupants who are not related by blood, marriage, or adoption, no more than two unrelated people may occupy each legally recognized bedroom.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Glencoe City Code § 545.09, compliant rental operators verify that each unit's habitable rooms meet the seven-foot ceiling-height threshold over at least half the floor area before advertising or leasing the space. They calculate total habitable floor area against the occupancy formula—150 sq ft for the first occupant, 100 sq ft per additional occupant—and confirm that each sleeping room meets the 70 sq ft (single occupant) or 40 sq ft per person (multiple occupants) minimums. For units housing unrelated tenants, operators generally track bedroom counts and ensure occupancy does not exceed two unrelated individuals per legally recognized bedroom as defined in § 545.09.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 545.09 of the Glencoe City Code gives renters the right to occupy a unit that meets specific space and ceiling-height minimums; a landlord cannot lawfully rent a unit that falls short of these standards. If a unit appears to violate these requirements—for example, a sleeping room that is too small or an overcrowded arrangement—tenants may raise the violation with the City of Glencoe's code enforcement office or cite § 545.09 as a defense in any related housing proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minnesota housing law can help residents understand what documentation or steps are generally available when minimum housing standards under this provision may not be met.
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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