Inver Grove Heights, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 13 (2026) § 4-13-3
LICENSE REQUIRED
Operative Text
A. General Rule: A city issued rental license is required before any dwelling or dwelling unit may be rented or offered for rent to any person. No person shall let a dwelling or dwelling unit, other than those exempt from the licensing requirements of this chapter, without first having obtained a rental license from the city. B. Nontransferable: Rental licenses are issued to a specific person or entity for a specific dwelling or dwelling unit and are non-transferable. C. License Period: Rental licenses shall be issued annually for a period from April 1 to March 31. (Ord. 1517, 11-10-2025)
Inver Grove Heights Ch. 13 Rental License § 4-13-3 establishes that any dwelling or dwelling unit must hold a valid, city-issued rental license before it can be rented or advertised for rent. Each license is tied to a specific person or entity and a specific property, meaning it cannot be transferred to a new owner or a different unit. Licenses run on an annual cycle from April 1 through March 31 and must be renewed each year.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 4-13-3, compliant rental property operators in Inver Grove Heights secure a rental license from the city before placing a unit on the market or collecting rent. Because licenses are non-transferable, operators who acquire a property or add a new unit to their portfolio obtain a separate license for each specific dwelling rather than relying on a prior owner's or another property's license. Operators also track the April 1–March 31 license period to ensure renewal is completed before the prior year's license lapses.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4-13-3 of the Inver Grove Heights Rental License chapter gives tenants a basis to verify that their landlord holds a current, valid rental license for their specific unit. If a unit is being rented without the required license, tenants may raise that violation with the city, which administers the licensing program, or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how an unlicensed rental status may affect their situation. Knowing the April 1–March 31 license cycle can help tenants track whether their landlord's license is current.
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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