Rental license reinstatement

We explain the steps rental property owners must do to reapply for a new license.

Process

Before getting a rental license back, an owner must complete these steps. You can do steps 2 - 5 in any order.
Step 1

Waiting period

Owners must wait three years to reapply.

New owners

There is no waiting period, but the new owner must complete all other steps.

Step 2

Taxes and fees

Before we can reinstate a license, these items must be paid:

  • All taxes
  • Any administrative citations and special assessments

When an owner files the application, there will also be a reinstatement fee:

  • $1,000 for a new owner
  • $3,000 if the person owned part or all of the property when the license was revoked
Step 3

Rental property management plan

The owner must fill out and send this form before the City reinstates a license.

Find the rental property management plan

Step 4

Inspection and compliance

The property must either:

  • Pass a rental license inspection
  • Have a recent certificate of code compliance

Read a rental property checklist

Step 5

Workshop attendance

Within one year of reapplication, the owner or manager must attend a rental property owner workshop.

Participate in a workshop

Step 6

Council approval

When all other steps are complete, the City Council will consider reinstating your license. You cannot rent the property until we issue the new license. If the Council approves, Finance & Commerce publishes the reinstatement, and you'll be notified.

 

Step 7

Submit your license application

After Finance & Commerce publishes the reinstatement, the owner must submit the license application and fees.

Apply for the license and pay fees

 

 

Contact us

Jordan Hooks

Rental Licenses Operations Analyst

Regulatory Services

Address

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