Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1880
License fees (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
(a) Effective July 1, 2015: The annual license fee for a rental dwelling license or provisional license shall be as set out in the tiered rental license fee found in Appendix J. A change in ownership shall require a new license application and payment of the license fee. An increase in the number of licensed dwelling units during the license year shall require an amended license application and the payment of an additional license fee to cover the additional units. (b) The annual license fee shall be increased by twenty-five (25) percent when more than fifteen (15) calendar days late. Late applicants shall not be entitled to prorated license fees. When more than forty-five (45) days late, the annual license fee shall be additionally increased by twenty-five (25) percent. (c) License fees shall be prorated as follows: (1) Issued during first half of license year .....Full fee (2) Issued during second half of license year .....½ fee
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1880 establishes the fee structure for rental dwelling licenses in the city. Base annual fees are set according to a tiered schedule in Appendix J, with the fee amount depending on the number of licensed dwelling units. Fees are prorated based on when in the license year the license is issued, and late applications trigger automatic surcharges of 25 percent after 15 days and an additional 25 percent after 45 days.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 244.1880, compliant rental property operators submit their license applications on time each year, paying the tiered fee from Appendix J before any late penalties accrue. Operators who acquire a property mid-year or add units during the license year submit a new or amended application and pay the corresponding fee at that time. Staying current with the fee schedule—and tracking the 15- and 45-day late thresholds—helps avoid the compounding surcharges that can significantly increase the total amount owed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 244.1880 requires landlords to hold a valid, properly fee-paid rental dwelling license as a condition of operating a rental unit in Minneapolis. Tenants who have reason to believe their landlord is operating without a current license—or with a lapsed one due to unpaid fees—can raise this as a potential code compliance concern with the City of Minneapolis. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minneapolis housing regulations can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord's licensing status is in question.
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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