Brainerd, Minn., City Code § 425 (2026) § 425.3009
License Fees
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425.3009 License Fees.
(a) An annual license fee shall be assessed on all rental dwelling units. The
license fee shall be included with the initial application or renewal
statement. Such fee shall be set per Section 1000 Appendix A: Fee
Schedule. There shall be no fee for a change in ownership. An increase
in the number of licensed dwelling units during the license year shall
require an amended license application and the payment of an additional
license fee to cover the additional units.
(b) Operation of an unlicensed dwelling unit shall be subject to an additional
administrative fee, in accordance with City Council resolution. This fee
shall be in addition to any other appropriate enforcement actions or fees
due.
(c) Renewal date is June 1st each year. Housing Inspector may placard
rental premises if no action is taken by June 30th.Brainerd City Code § 425.3009 establishes an annual licensing fee system for all rental dwelling units, with fees set according to the city's Fee Schedule in Section 1000 Appendix A. Landlords who add units mid-year must file an amended application and pay additional fees for those units. Operating a rental unit without a license triggers a separate administrative fee on top of any other enforcement actions, and if renewal is not addressed by June 30th, the Housing Inspector is authorized to placard the premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 425.3009, compliant rental property operators submit their license fee with their initial application or annual renewal by the June 1st renewal date each year, referencing the current Fee Schedule in Section 1000 Appendix A for the applicable amount. When the number of licensed units increases during the license year, operators file an amended application and pay the corresponding additional fee promptly. Allowing a unit to operate without a license exposes the property to an administrative fee under City Council resolution, additional enforcement actions, and potential placarding by the Housing Inspector after June 30th.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 425.3009 of the Brainerd Rental Housing Code requires that every rental dwelling unit be properly licensed on an annual basis, which is a baseline protection for renters in the city. If a tenant has reason to believe their unit is being operated without a valid license, that unlicensed status may be relevant to code enforcement proceedings, and tenants can inquire with the city's Housing Inspector about the licensing status of their unit. Tenants who have concerns about compliance with § 425.3009 may consider contacting the Brainerd Housing Inspector's office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options are generally available.
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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