Brainerd, Minn., City Code § 425 (2026) § 425.3004
Application for License
Operative Text
425.3004 Application for License. The owner or designated agent of each rental
dwelling shall provide an initial written application to the Housing Inspector for the
license to carry on the business of renting residential property. Such written application
shall be made on a form furnished by the City of Brainerd for such purpose and shall set
forth the following information:
(a) Name, mailing address, business or residence address, telephone
number, email of the owner. If the owner is a partnership, the name of
the partnership, the name and residence address of the managing
partner. If the owner is a corporation, the name and address of the
corporation and the name of the chief operating officer. In cases where
the owner of a premises resides outside the fifty (50) miles radius of the
City of Brainerd, the owner's agent/contact person shall reside within fifty
(50) miles of the City of Brainerd.
(b) If the owner has appointed an agent/contact person authorized to accept
service of process and to receive and give receipt for notices, the name,
business or residence address, telephone number and email of such
agent/contact person.
(c) Street address of the rental dwelling.
(d) In the event, any of the information required to be provided by this
section changes, the applicant or licensee shall, within fourteen (14)
calendar days, notify in writing the Housing Inspector, or an authorized
representative of the Housing Inspector, of the change.Section 425.3004 of the Brainerd Rental Housing Code requires that every rental dwelling owner—or their designated agent—submit a written license application to the City's Housing Inspector before operating a rental property. The application must include detailed contact information for the owner (and, if applicable, a managing partner or corporate officer), the property's street address, and agent contact details if one is appointed. Owners who live more than 50 miles from Brainerd must designate a local agent or contact person who resides within that 50-mile radius. Any changes to the submitted information must be reported in writing to the Housing Inspector within 14 calendar days of the change.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 425.3004, compliant rental property operators in Brainerd obtain and submit the City's official license application form to the Housing Inspector before renting out any residential dwelling. Operators who live beyond a 50-mile radius of Brainerd ensure that a designated agent or contact person residing within that radius is identified on the application. When any contact details, ownership structure, or agent information changes, compliant operators notify the Housing Inspector in writing within the 14-calendar-day window specified by this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 425.3004 establishes that every rental dwelling in Brainerd is supposed to be licensed, meaning your landlord should have filed a formal application with the City's Housing Inspector that includes verified ownership and contact information. This licensing requirement is designed to ensure there is always an identifiable, reachable owner or local agent responsible for the property—particularly important if the owner lives far from Brainerd. If you have concerns about whether your rental unit is properly licensed or whether accurate contact information has been filed, you may contact the Brainerd Housing Inspector's office directly or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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