Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-154
License and inspection fees
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All license and inspection fees required by this section are set forth by city council resolution. License fees must accompany the license application. The license fee is doubled when an application is received more than 30 days after it was due. Inspection fees are due at the time dwelling units are inspected.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-154 establishes that rental license and inspection fees in Hopkins are determined by city council resolution rather than fixed in the ordinance itself. License fees must be submitted along with the license application, and inspection fees become due at the time of the actual inspection. A notable consequence of this rule is that any application submitted more than 30 days past its due date triggers a doubled license fee.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-154, compliant rental property operators submit their license fee at the same time they file their license application and track application deadlines carefully to avoid the doubled-fee penalty that applies when an application arrives more than 30 days late. Operators also budget for inspection fees payable at the time of each dwelling unit inspection. Checking with the City of Hopkins for the current fee schedule set by city council resolution ensures accurate payment amounts.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-154 requires landlords to maintain properly licensed rental properties, with fees paid on a timely basis as part of that licensing process. Tenants who have concerns about whether a rental unit is properly licensed may contact the City of Hopkins directly to inquire about a property's license status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how licensing requirements connect to habitability standards and other tenant protections.
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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