Inver Grove Heights, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 13 (2026) § 4-13-5
LICENSE APPLICATION
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A. Application: Application for a rental license must be made to the city by the owner of the dwelling or dwelling unit upon the application form provided by the city. The form and contents of the application shall be determined by the city administrator. Failure to fully complete the application and submit all information and documents as required will result in an incomplete application; incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant without further action. B. Additional Application Materials: All applications shall be accompanied by: 1. Copies of the background check reports completed on all managers, as that term is defined in Minn. Stat. sec. 299C.67, subd. 4, confirming that they are not disqualified from serving as manager under Minn. Stat. sec. 299C.69; and 2. A background check report authorization for any owner(s) of the dwelling, including owners of a corporate entity, who has key access to the dwelling/dwelling unit. 3. Public criminal history background check reports must be dated within twelve (12) months of the date of the application. C. Fees: Applicants shall pay the application fee set forth in the city fee schedule at the time of submission of the rental license application. The license fee is not refundable, except for an application that is withdrawn prior to staff processing the application or if it is determined that a rental license is not required. (Ord. 1517, 11-10-2025)
Inver Grove Heights Ch. 13 Rental License § 4-13-5 establishes the process for applying for a rental license in the city. Applications must be submitted by the property owner on a city-provided form, accompanied by background check reports for all managers and key-access owners dated within the past twelve months. Incomplete applications are returned without action, and the application fee is non-refundable except in limited circumstances such as withdrawal before staff processing or a determination that no license is required.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 4-13-5, compliant rental property operators submit a fully completed application on the city's official form, along with current background check reports—dated within twelve months—for all managers and any owners with key access to the dwelling. Operators also remit the applicable fee from the city fee schedule at the time of submission, understanding that the fee is generally non-refundable once staff begins processing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4-13-5 requires that landlords in Inver Grove Heights hold a valid rental license, which involves background screening of managers and key-access owners as part of the application process. Tenants who have questions about whether their landlord holds a current license may contact the city directly to inquire about compliance. Tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand what options may be available if a landlord is operating without the required license.
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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