Maple Grove, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-441
Short-term rental license required
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No person, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity shall operate a short-term rental in the city without first having obtained a license. The license is issued annually and is not transferable. Owner occupied dwellings are exempt from licensing.
Under Maple Grove Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-441, any individual or business entity that operates a short-term rental within the city must hold a valid license before doing so. That license must be renewed each year and cannot be transferred to another person or entity. Dwellings where the owner lives are carved out from this licensing requirement entirely.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of short-term rentals in Maple Grove — whether individuals, partnerships, corporations, or other entities — are expected to secure a license before accepting any guests, in accordance with § 10-441. Because the license is annual and non-transferable, compliant operators track renewal deadlines and obtain a new license in their own name for each property they operate. Owners who occupy their own dwelling as their primary residence should confirm whether the owner-occupant exemption applies to their specific property type before assuming no license is needed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For renters or guests, § 10-441 establishes that the short-term rental they are staying in — unless it is owner-occupied — should be operating under a current, valid city-issued license. If a rental appears to be unlicensed, tenants or guests can generally inquire with Maple Grove's city licensing or code enforcement office to verify compliance or report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can also help explain what options are available when a rental may not meet the city's 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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