Hastings, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 157 (2026) § 157.08

General Rule. Owners of rental dwelling units shall be required to obtain a license. The license is issued for a period of two years and expires two years from the date of issuance. License renewal notices will be sent via U.S. Mail 60 days prior to the expiration date. Penalties for late payment will be added as outlined in Section 110.19 of the Hastings City Code. Site inspections are performed upon initial permit, then every two years from then on. 
Application. This section is intended to provide standards for licensed rental housing and to allow resolution of complaints regarding licensed rental housing. All rental dwellings shall conform to the requirements of this section, without regard to when it was constructed, altered or repaired. This section establishes minimum standards for maintaining rental dwellings and their accessory structures and related premises.
License Fees. Owners of rental dwellings shall pay a license fee prior to the issuance of a rental license License fees will be invoiced to the owner within 30 days of the license expiration. License fees are due upon occupancy of newly rented dwelling units. License fees are established in Section 34.03 of the Hastings City Code - Fee Schedule. 
Conditions. A license is non-transferable. The license fee is not refundable upon revocation or suspension. 
Licensing phase-in policy. Commencing on April 1, 1998, initial licensing inspection will begin according to inspection areas established by the Housing Official.
Application Information. Applications for a license or renewal of a license must be made by the owner of a rental dwelling. Application forms are filed with the Housing Official. The application form must supply:Name, address, email, and telephone number of dwelling owner, partners if partnership, corporate officers if corporation;
Name, address, email, and telephone number of designated operator or agent, if any;
Name, address, email, and telephone number of vendee, if the dwelling is being sold through a contract for deed;
Legal address and parcel identification number;
Number of dwelling or rental units;
Description of procedure by which tenant inquiries and complaints are to be processed.

Notice Of Change. The licensee must give notice in writing to the Housing Official within five business days after any change of information in the application. Notice of transfer of ownership is governed by Section 157.08, subd. 12.
Resident Agent Area Requirements. Owners residing outside of the Resident Agent Area must designate in writing the name of a resident agent or operator with offices within the Resident Agent Area who is:`Responsible for maintenance and upkeep;
Legally constituted and empowered to receive service of notice of violation of the provisions of city ordinances, to receive orders and to institute remedial action to affect such orders; and
To accept service or process pursuant to law. The Housing Official must be notified in writing by the owner of a change of resident agent.

Conformance To Laws. An operating license will not be issued or renewed unless the rental unit and its premises conform to this section, the ordinances of the city and laws of the State of Minnesota.
Inspection Condition. An operating license will not be issued or renewed unless the owner of the rental unit agrees in the application to permit inspection pursuant to § 157.09.
Posting Of License. The licensee must conspicuously post the current license in the main entry way or other conspicuous location in a frame with a glass or plastic cover.
Non Transferable. Licenses may not be transferred. A new license must be approved prior to transfer of the property. 
License, Suspension And Revocation. An operating license is subject to suspension or revocation by the Housing Official or designee if the licensed owner fails to operate or maintain licensed rental dwellings and units therein consistent with this chapter. Suspension or revocation of an operating license may be appealed to the City Council. If an operating license is suspended or revoked by the staff, it is unlawful for the owner to permit new occupancy of vacant rental units until a valid operating license is issued by the city. 
(Prior code, § 17.08) (Ord. 423, passed 12-15-1997)
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 2009-09, 3rd Series on 9/8/2009
Amended by Ord. 2023-15 on 9/18/2023