Rental licenses

Every rental property in Minneapolis must have a license.

I want to

Apply for a rental license

Learn how to apply for a Minneapolis rental license.

Pay my annual rental license bill

Rental license renewals are due each year on March 1.

Update, close or print my rental license

You can update your contact information, get a copy of your license, or close it online.

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 and notifications

Know the renter protection policies and information you must share.

Data and reports

View the active rental licenses dashboard and other department data.

Forms, links and handouts

Request accessible format

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Contact us

Inspections Services Division

Regulatory Services

Phone

Address

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

Last updated on May 29, 2025