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Updated almost 5 years ago, 01/06/2020

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Tucker Walser
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  • Minneapolis, MN
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Rental license needed in Minnesota?

Tucker Walser
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Minneapolis, MN
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Hey!

When searching for properties on various sites, such as Redfin, I see that there is a section at the bottom with the details of the property that states "rental license available". Can anyone shed some light on whether or not a rental license is required in the state of Minnesota? I am unclear on what it means and I am finding different information about licenses in my state. Any information helps!

Thanks!

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Brian R.
  • Bayport, MN
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  • Bayport, MN
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If you are going to rent the property out to others, some cities require a license, some do not.  You need to check with each individual city.  Most of them have the information on the city website with the requirements for a license; inspections, costs and other requirements. The state does not require a license.

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David Barnett
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  • Rental Property Investor
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David Barnett
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Cambridge, MA
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If you are investing in Minneapolis, a rental license is needed.

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    Tucker Walser
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    Tucker Walser
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    @David Barnett Thanks. Do you need a rental license for each property?

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    David Barnett
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    David Barnett
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    @Tucker Walser Hopefully this link answers all of rental license questions in Minneapolis.



    http://www.minneapolismn.gov/inspections/rental/index.htm

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    Matt Higgins
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    @Tucker Walser

    There are some Ins and outs to property management in the city of Minneapolis. When you call the city you will want to ask if the property had a previous license, and if so what “category” the property is. Feel free to DM me if you have specific questions we can help with

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    Tucker Walser
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    Tucker Walser
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    @David BarnettThanks. This definitely clarifies my question. I appreciate you taking the time to send me the link!

    @Matt HigginsGood to know. Thank you. Yes, I may DM with further questions when they come up. I appreciate the friendly reply

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    Edina just started licensing landlords in Nov as well, with Maplewood jumping on the bandwagon too



    http://www.startribune.com/edina-maplewood-toughen-licensing-rules-for-landlords/564291662/