Waseca, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 116.05
SCHEDULE OF FEES
Operative Text
(A) At the time of application for a license or for license renewal required by this chapter, the city shall collect the appropriate license and inspection fee in accordance with the city’s master fee schedule. As stated in § 116.03 , license renewal inspection and reinspection fees shall be doubled if conducted after March 31 of the renewal year. (B) The license and inspection fees shall be paid upon application and on, or before, the date of initial license issuance or license renewal. No refund of license or inspection fees shall be made to those discontinuing rental operations or who sell, transfer, give away, or otherwise dispose of licensed rental housing units to another legal entity. In the event it is determined by the City Manager that an application must be denied due to legal restrictions that prohibit issuance of a license, the applicant’s tendered fees will be returned. The City Manager shall review the fee schedule annually and recommend changes to the City Council as he or she deems appropriate. (`86 Code, § 4.93) (Am. Ord. 705, passed 10-7-97; Am. Ord. 803, passed 8-20-02; Am. Ord. 1117, passed 8-20-24)
Waseca Ch. 155 Rental Dwellings § 116.05 establishes how and when rental housing license and inspection fees are collected by the city. Fees are due at the time of application or renewal, and they double if a renewal inspection or reinspection occurs after March 31 of the renewal year. Fees are generally non-refundable once paid, except in the specific circumstance where the City Manager determines a license cannot legally be issued, in which case the submitted fees are returned to the applicant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 116.05, compliant rental property operators submit their license and inspection fees at the time of application or renewal, and they take care to schedule renewal inspections before April 1 to avoid the doubled fee rate described in § 116.03. Operators should be aware that fees are not refunded if they choose to stop renting, sell, or transfer their rental units after payment has been made. The City Manager reviews the fee schedule annually and may recommend adjustments to the City Council, so operators generally monitor the city's master fee schedule for any updates each renewal cycle.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
While § 116.05 primarily governs landlord obligations around licensing fees, tenants benefit indirectly because the provision is part of Waseca's broader rental dwelling licensing framework, which is designed to ensure rental units meet city standards. Tenants who have concerns about whether their landlord holds a valid rental license under Ch. 155 may inquire with the city to confirm licensing status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Waseca's rental regulations can help residents understand how the licensing framework connects to habitability protections and what options may be available if a landlord is operating without a proper license.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 13, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.