Blaine, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. V § 18-320
License fees
Operative Text
(a) The license fees shall be established by resolution. The license fee shall be collected for each building and unit in a rental dwelling. (b) If an application for a license is made after its due date of January 1, a late fee, as established by resolution, will be added to the initial license fee. For each subsequent 30-day period, an additional late fee will be imposed.
Under Blaine Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. V § 18-320, rental property owners in Blaine are required to pay a licensing fee for each building and each unit in a rental dwelling, with the fee amounts set by city resolution. Applications submitted after the January 1 due date are subject to a late fee, also established by resolution, which compounds with an additional charge for every subsequent 30-day period the application remains overdue. The ordinance ties the specific dollar amounts to resolutions rather than fixing them in the code itself, meaning the fees can be updated without amending the ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental dwellings in Blaine should be aware that § 18-320 requires a license fee to be paid for every building and every individual unit they rent out, with amounts determined by city resolution. Submitting the license application by January 1 each year avoids the late fee structure that begins accruing immediately after that date and continues to grow in 30-day increments. Compliant operators typically track the current fee schedule set by resolution and ensure applications are filed on time to prevent compounding late charges.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-320 of the Blaine Code of Ordinances establishes a licensing requirement for rental dwellings, which is part of the city's framework for overseeing rental housing conditions and compliance. Tenants may find it relevant to know whether their landlord holds a current, valid rental license, as unlicensed operation could be a factor in housing-related complaints or proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations or the City of Blaine can be consulted to understand how the licensing status of a rental property may relate to tenant protections available under local ordinances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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