Grand Rapids, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 28 (2026) § 28-31
Registration Permit Required
Operative Text
No person shall occupy, allow to be occupied, or to let another for occupancy, any rental property in the City of Grand Rapids, without first having obtained a registration permit from the city under the terms of this article. Dwelling units constructed or converted to rental usage after the effective date of this chapter shall not be occupied for human habitation prior to inspection and issuance of a registration permit by the city. The payment of fees set forth in this article will be a prerequisite to this required permitting. An application for registration shall be made upon forms furnished by the city for such purpose and shall require the minimum information required under section 28-34. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 21-02-01 on 2/22/2021
Grand Rapids City Code § 28-31 establishes that no rental property within city limits may be occupied, rented out, or made available for occupancy unless the owner has first secured a registration permit from the city. This requirement applies to both existing rental units and any dwelling units newly constructed or converted to rental use after the chapter's effective date — the latter cannot be occupied at all until an inspection has been completed and a permit issued. Obtaining the permit requires submitting a city-provided application form with the minimum information specified in § 28-34, along with payment of the applicable fees.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 28-31 of the Grand Rapids Rental Housing Code, compliant property owners obtain a valid registration permit before placing any unit into rental service or allowing occupancy. For newly constructed or converted rental units, operators ensure that a city inspection is completed and the permit is in hand before any tenant moves in. Maintaining current registration also means submitting the required application form, providing the information outlined in § 28-34, and paying all associated fees as a prerequisite to permitting.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 28-31 of the Grand Rapids Rental Housing Code gives tenants a basis to verify that their unit is lawfully registered — a landlord is prohibited from renting or allowing occupancy of a unit that lacks a valid city registration permit. Tenants who have reason to believe their unit is unregistered may contact the City of Grand Rapids to inquire about permit status or file a concern with the relevant city enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in the Grand Rapids area can also help residents understand how an unregistered unit may affect their rights 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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