Rental Licensing

Issued To

Owners of rental properties including condominiums, townhouses, single-family homes, manufactured homes and multi-unit buildings

Paper/Mailed Application

• Rental License Application Packet (PDF)
• Rental License Renewal Application (PDF)
• Property Management Change Form (PDF) -- The Rental Licensing Department must be notified of any management changes that occur for your rental property. This includes single home or multi-unit owners that are current rental license holders

Online Renewal Application

Applications and renewals may be mailed to City Hall, but renewals can also be done online:

1. Complete the application form (PDF) and save or download a copy to your computer
2. Visit the permit payment portal and click on "Pay Fees" under Rental License
   (Online portal instructions (PDF))
3. Log-in to your account
4. Click "Search Licenses" on the left navigation pane and enter your license number
5. Click the license number
6. Click "Attachment" and upload your saved renewal application
7. Click the "Fees" tab, then click "Pay All Fees"
8. Follow online directions to complete payment

Renewal

Completed renewal applications must be received within ten days of an online payment, or your renewal process is considered incomplete

Additional Requirements

• Inspection of all rental properties for building and fire code compliance every three years
• Inspection of all multi-unit rental property common spaces and exteriors for fire code compliance every year
• Property must be in good repair and non-hazardous
• Licenses may be revoked due to:
  • Violation of property maintenance, building or fire codes
  • Failure to implement the Minnesota Crime Free Housing Lease Addendum

Fees

• Annual Rental Fees (PDF)
• Annual fees for all rental property licenses cover the costs of building maintenance inspections
• A rental conversion fee is paid when owner-occupied units are converted to rental status. The conversion fee and rental license fee cover the first year’s license and initial inspection along with one follow-up inspection

Exceptions

• View exceptions in City Code 3-28-5
• Retail, commercial and industrial rentals
• Licensed nursing homes and assisted living facilities
• Relatives renting from homeowner
• Military leave situations (Requires proof of military orders)
• Snowbirds
• Contract for deed situations (Must be registered with the Dakota County Assessor’s Office)

Resources

• City Code 3-28
• Rental License Standards
• Rental Pre-Inspection Checklist
• Short-Term Vacation Rentals

Questions? Contact

Rental Licensing
100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, Minn. 55337
Email Rentals
952-895-4440