Cottage Grove, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 15 (2026) § 3-15-8
LICENSE TERM
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Persons desiring to let rental dwellings or rental dwelling units must make an application to the City, provide the information required by this Chapter and pay the applicable license fees prior to any inspection or new or renewal license being issued. For single-family residential dwelling units, license terms shall be for a period of two (2) years. For multi-family residential dwelling units, the license term shall be for one (1) year. All license terms begin on March 1 and expire on the last day of February.
Cottage Grove Ch. 15 Rental Licensing § 3-15-8 establishes the framework for rental dwelling licenses in the city. Before any inspection or license—whether new or renewed—can be issued, the property owner must submit an application, supply required information, and pay the applicable fees. Single-family rental units operate on a two-year license cycle, while multi-family units are licensed annually; all licenses run from March 1 through the last day of February regardless of when they are issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Cottage Grove Ch. 15 Rental Licensing § 3-15-8, compliant rental property operators submit their application, required documentation, and license fees to the City before any inspection is scheduled or a new or renewal license is granted. Operators of single-family rentals track a two-year renewal cycle, while those managing multi-family properties prepare for annual renewals. Because all license terms are anchored to a March 1 start date and a February end date, proactive operators calendar their renewal submissions well in advance of that deadline to avoid any lapse in licensure.
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 § 3-15-8 requires that landlords hold a valid city-issued rental license before renting out a dwelling unit, with license periods tied to a March 1–February cycle. Tenants who have questions about whether their rental unit is properly licensed may contact the City of Cottage Grove directly to inquire about a property's license status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand what options may be available if a landlord is found to be operating without the required license under this provision.
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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