Rental licenses

Every rental property in Minneapolis must have a license.
Minneapolis buildings

Apply for a rental license

Learn how to apply for a rental license in Minneapolis.
Apply for 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.

Intentional communities

The City can approve intentional communities to exceed the occupancy limit for dwellings.

Renter protections

Know the renter protection policies to avoid penalties.

Update, close, or print a rental license

Learn how to update, close, or print a license.
Change, close, or print license

Forms and handouts

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Fire Inspection Services Division

Regulatory Services

Phone

612-673-3000

Fax

612-673-3699

Address

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