Isanti, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 253 (2026) § 253-7
Fees (Isanti Rental Dwellings)
Operative Text
A. Fees established, due date. License fees as set by the adoption of the fee schedule by the City Council shall be due 60 days prior to the license expiration date. In the case of a new construction rental dwelling building and/or rental unit, the license fee shall be due prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy. B. The Cycle which the residential building and/or rental unit is placed is at the sole discretion of the City Administrator, or their designee. C. Filing due date and penalty. License renewal letters shall be sent to license holders 90 days before the expiration date of the license. An applicant shall have 30 days from the date of the renewal letter to submit to submit a completed application. A completed application includes all fees and relevant items. D. If the completed application is received in a time period after the thirty-day window, the time period of 60 to 30 days before the expiration date of the license, the fee shall be 125% of the original fee charged for license renewal. If the completed application is received with less than 30 days before the expiration date of the license, the fee shall be 150% of the license renewal fee. If the application fee is received after the expiration date of the license, the fee shall be 200% of the license fee. Failure to maintain the license on a current bases shall constitute a violation of this chapter. E. Reinspection fee. A fee as set by the City Council shall be charged for all reinspections necessary after the first reinspection prior to the receipt of the license. The reinspection fee(s) will be payable prior to the reinspection being scheduled.
Section 253-7 of Isanti's Code of Ordinances establishes the fee structure for rental dwelling licenses in the city. License fees are due 60 days before a license expires, and for new construction, fees must be paid before a certificate of occupancy is issued. Late applications trigger escalating surcharges — 125% of the base fee if submitted between 60 and 30 days before expiration, 150% if submitted within the final 30 days, and 200% if submitted after the license has already expired. Failing to keep a license current is itself a violation of Chapter 253.
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Operators of rental properties in Isanti should be aware that Section 253-7 sets firm deadlines tied to license expiration dates, with renewal letters sent 90 days in advance and a 30-day window to submit a complete application — including all fees and required documents — before surcharges begin to apply. Compliant operators typically track their license cycle, respond promptly to renewal letters, and ensure reinspection fees are paid before scheduling any required follow-up inspections. For new construction, the license fee must be submitted before a certificate of occupancy can be issued, making early coordination with the City Administrator's office a common practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Isanti may find Section 253-7 relevant because a landlord's failure to maintain a current rental license constitutes a violation of Chapter 253, which could be raised in housing-related proceedings or complaints. If a tenant has reason to believe a landlord is operating without a valid or current license, they may contact the City of Isanti to inquire about the property's license status. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord is found to be out of compliance with local licensing requirements.
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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