Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.04
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (Bloomington Buildings and Structures Code)
Operative Text
(a) Where required by the current Minnesota State Building Code, no building or premises may hereafter be used or occupied and no change in the occupancy classification of a building structure, or portion of a building or structure may be made, unless a certificate of occupancy is issued by the issuing authority. The fees to be charged and collected by the Building Department for issuance of certificate of occupancy shall be determined by the valuation of the structure and are set as per the provisions of the fee ordinance. (1958 Code, § 35.20) (Ord. 71-19, passed 3-15-1971, renumbered to § 35.11; Ord. 72-61, passed 11-20-1972, renumbered to § 35.03; Ord. 87-19, passed 3-16-1987; Ord. 98-55, passed 11-16-1998; Ord. 2012-2, passed 1-23-2012)
Under Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15.04, no building or premises may be used or occupied — and no change in occupancy classification may take effect — without a certificate of occupancy issued by the local authority, where required by the Minnesota State Building Code. This rule applies to new uses, new buildings, and reclassifications of existing structures or portions of structures. Fees for obtaining the certificate are calculated based on the structure's valuation and are set according to the city's fee ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Bloomington should be aware that § 15.04 requires a valid certificate of occupancy before any building or unit is placed into use or undergoes a change in occupancy classification. Compliant operators typically confirm with the Bloomington Building Department that the appropriate certificate has been issued and that applicable fees — determined by structural valuation under the fee ordinance — have been paid before tenants take possession. Keeping documentation of the certificate on file is a common practice among operators managing rental properties subject to this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 15.04 of the Bloomington Code of Ordinances establishes that a building or unit must have a valid certificate of occupancy before it can lawfully be used or occupied. Tenants who have questions about whether their unit holds the required certificate may contact the Bloomington Building Department to verify its status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand how the absence of a required certificate of occupancy may be relevant to their housing situation, including as a potential issue in disputes over habitability or lease enforcement.
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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