What to know

You can submit an application for a Minneapolis rental license:

• Online
• In person
• By mail

What to expect:

• Processing can take three to four weeks.
• We'll notify you if we need additional information.
• Once processed, we'll mail the certificate to you.

Apply for a rental license

Online

If your application does not require a notarized local contact person or management company, you can submit your application online. You must pay by credit card to do so.

Submit a rental license application online

In person or by mail

Use these options if your application needs a notarized local contact person or management company, or if you're paying by check or cash.

Download the rental license application

You can submit it either:

• In person at the Minneapolis Service Center
• Mail it to Inspections Services

Update or close a rental license

Complete a change contact information form if you need to:

• Change a contact address or phone number on a rental license
• Update the contact person's name if it legally changed, due to marriage or other reasons
• Close a license

To change or add a new contact person, resubmit the first page of the rental license application with the owner's information and signature, and the new contact information with a notarized signature. 

Learn more about rental license changes

Phone payments

You can now pay your rental license fee over the phone. The Regulatory Services Payment Line is available:

• 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Tuesday through Thursday

See the phone line number and details

What to know

• Phone payments can only be made by credit card.
• If you reach the voicemail during open hours, staff are currently assisting another caller.
• The voicemail is not monitored.
• For calls outside of open hours, please contact 311.