Rosemount, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 95 (2026) § 9-8-5
LICENSE REQUIRED
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No person shall lease any premises, dwelling or dwelling unit for residential purposes without first obtaining a license and paying a license fee. A. License Application: An application for a license must be made on a form provided by the city. The application must include all information requested on the form. An incomplete application may delay processing the application or could lead to denial of the license. B. Action On License: The city council or designee may approve or deny the license upon completion of review of the application. If the city council denies the license, it will notify the applicant of the denial and appeal rights under section 9-8-12 of this chapter. C. Term: All licenses are issued for a period of two (2) years from the date of issuance. D. Transfers: A license may not be transferred to another location or another person without the prior approval of the city council or designee. E. Renewals: A license renewal will be handled in the same manner as the original application. F. Crime Free Multi-Housing Program: Within twelve (12) months of obtaining a license, licensees operating four (4) or more rental dwelling units in the city must attend, or require a property manager to attend, an approved training program in the Minnesota crime free multi-housing program as a condition of continued licensure. The city may also require such training as a penalty, in addition to the penalties described in section 9-8-10 of this chapter. (Ord. 2026-02, 4-7-2026)
Rosemount Ch. 95 Rental Licensing § 9-8-5 establishes that no one may rent out a residential premises, dwelling, or dwelling unit without first holding a valid city-issued license and paying the associated fee. Licenses run for two-year terms, cannot be transferred to a new owner or location without city approval, and must be renewed through the same process as the original application. Operators of four or more rental units must also complete an approved Minnesota Crime Free Multi-Housing Program training within twelve months of licensure as a condition of keeping that license.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rosemount Ch. 95 Rental Licensing § 9-8-5, compliant rental operators obtain a city license and pay the required fee before leasing any residential unit, and they submit complete applications to avoid processing delays or denial. Because licenses are non-transferable without prior city council or designee approval, operators who acquire new properties or change management structures generally seek that approval before continuing to rent. Those managing four or more units in Rosemount also arrange for themselves or a property manager to complete the Minnesota Crime Free Multi-Housing Program training within twelve months of licensure, since failure to do so can affect continued licensure and may trigger additional penalties under § 9-8-10.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Rosemount Ch. 95 Rental Licensing § 9-8-5 requires that any landlord renting a residential unit in Rosemount hold a current, city-issued rental license before leasing begins, giving tenants a basis to inquire whether their landlord is properly licensed. If a license is denied or a landlord appears to be operating without one, tenants can contact the City of Rosemount directly to ask about the status of a rental license or to report a potential violation. Tenants who believe their rights under this chapter have been affected may also consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider for guidance on available options, including any appeal or complaint processes the city offers.
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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