Ramsey, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. XIV § 26-645

No person shall operate a rental dwelling building or unit without first having obtained a license to do so from the city. (1)
A rental license is required for all rentals, including short term rentals (STRs).
(2) Tents, campers, trailers, yurts, and similar may not be rented out or used as residences. Only those places of residence with active certificates of occupancy (CO) for habitation may be rented. Property owners may not let or rent land for camping unless locating in a properly zoned and designated campground in accordance with City Code.
(3) Exceptions.
a. These rental licensing requirements do not apply to residential property that has been sold on a contract for deed so long as the purchaser (vendee) occupies the property and the sale document used to memorialize the sale is a Minnesota uniform conveyancing blank and is recorded with the Anoka County Recorder's office and a copy is provided to the city upon request.
b. These rental licensing requirements do not apply to residential property that is occupied by the owner or the owner's qualifying relative and two or fewer tenants where the owner and the tenants share all living space within the dwelling.
c. Rental licensing fees do not apply to a dwelling owned by a member of the United States armed services who is on active duty and the property is rented to another person during the time of active duty. The owner must provide the city with a copy of the owner's military orders and must occupy the property when not on active duty as the owner's primary residence.
(4) As a condition of the license, the licensee must, as a continuing obligation, conduct criminal background checks and credit history checks on all prospective tenants and maintain a current roster of tenants and other persons who have a lawful right to occupy the rental dwelling or rental dwelling units. The licensee must designate the name of the person or persons who will have possession of the roster and must promptly notify the city administrator of any change in the identity, address or telephone numbers of the designee. The roster must be available for inspection by city officials upon request. If a person under investigation by the city claims a lawful right to occupy a rental dwelling unit or be present on the rental property, the city administrator or designee may request to inspect the lease for the unit in which the person claims to reside. Upon such request, the licensee shall provide the lease for inspection.
(5) Written tenant application and lease agreement required. The licensee must screen all potential tenants using a written tenant application. The licensee must use a written lease agreement for all tenants. The written tenant application must include sufficient information so that the licensee can conduct appropriate criminal background and credit checks on prospective tenants. The written tenant application and written lease agreement must be part of the licensee's files. Upon request the licensee must show proof, satisfactory to the city, that the licensee is maintaining the documents required by this section. Failure to use, maintain, or provide these documents to the city upon request is a violation of this chapter.