Cottage Grove, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 15 (2026) § 3-15-4
RENEWAL
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A. An application for license renewal must be filed by November 30 of the year prior to the year in which the license expires. B. Upon failure to comply with this provision, a letter will be sent to the owner informing them that a late fee, in addition to the renewal fee will be due within fifteen (15) calendar days.
Cottage Grove Ch. 15 Rental Licensing § 3-15-4 establishes a renewal deadline for rental licenses: applications must be submitted by November 30 of the year before the license expires. If an owner misses this deadline, the city sends a written notice requiring payment of both the standard renewal fee and a late fee within 15 calendar days of that notice. The provision creates a two-step consequence — missed deadline triggers a notice, and the notice triggers a payment window.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Cottage Grove Ch. 15 Rental Licensing § 3-15-4, compliant rental property operators submit their license renewal applications on or before November 30 of the year preceding the license expiration year. Operators who track their license expiration dates and calendar the November 30 deadline avoid the late fee that is assessed when the deadline is missed. If a late-notice letter is received, the renewal fee plus the late fee must be paid within the 15-calendar-day window stated in that letter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Cottage Grove Ch. 15 Rental Licensing § 3-15-4 is part of the city's rental licensing framework, which is designed to ensure that rental properties are operated by licensed owners. Tenants who want to verify whether their landlord holds a current, timely-renewed license may contact the city directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on how licensing status can be relevant to their rental situation. If a landlord's license is not properly maintained, tenants may have grounds to raise that issue through available local complaint or enforcement channels.
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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