Requirements

To qualify as an intentional community, a dwelling group must:

• Apply to the City of Minneapolis for review and approval
• Provide a representative member for contact purposes
• Comply with all related laws:
  • Provisions of the Code of Ordinances involving noisy and unruly assemblies
  • Other regulations that protect public health and safety
• Share one or both of the following with the City (if applicable):
  • A cooperative registration number or other legal documentation establishing the intentional community
  • A copy of any lease agreement

Read about intentional communities

Rental properties

Rental properties may be operated as intentional communities, with the following restrictions:

• Landlords are limited to a single intentional community.
• A landlord with any Tier II or Tier III rental properties is not eligible to operate an intentional community.
  Read about rental license tiering

Dwelling units that do not qualify

A dwelling unit where the occupants act as separate roomers will not be considered an intentional community. An example would be a rooming house.

See the City's rooming house definition

Application

To apply with the City as an intentional community:

1. Complete an Intentional Community Registration Application
2. Submit the application in person at the City of Minneapolis Service Center

Please review the application and the instructions carefully.