Rental licenses

Every rental property in Minneapolis must have a license.

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Fees

We list fee tables and descriptions of fees for rental licensing.

License reinstatement

We explain how to get a rental license for a property that's had a license revoked.

Rental property owner workshops

Owners who take a workshop on rental property management may qualify for reduced fees.

Rules and regulations

Find out about rules and regulations you need to know for rental licensing.

Short-term rentals

Short-term rental units have different requirements and their own application type.

Tiering

Find a property's rental licensing tier and learn how tiering works.

Renter protections

Know the renter protection policies to avoid penalties.

Data and reports

View the active rental licenses dashboard and other department data.

Forms, links and handouts

a grey single family house during summer

Apply for a rental license

Rental license application
a street in the north loop on a summer day

Pay your annual rental license bill

Rental license payments
A duplex during winter

Update, close or print a rental license

Self-service rental license changes

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Inspections Services Division

Regulatory Services

Phone

612-673-3000

 

Address

Public Service Building
505 S. Fourth Ave., Room 510B
Minneapolis, MN 55415