Grand Rapids, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 28 (2026) § 28-34
Application For Registration Permit; Register Of Occupancy
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The owner of each rental unit shall make written application to the city for registration of the rental unit(s). A new owner shall be required to register units within ten days after acquiring them. Application for registration shall be made upon forms furnished by the city and shall specifically set forth the following information: The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the rental unit(s); if a partnership, the name of the partnership, and the name, address and telephone number of the managing partner; if a corporation, the name and address of the corporation, and the names and addresses of all shareholders who own ten percent or more of the corporation's stock. In the case of a non-resident owner, the name, address and telephone number of a designated local resident agent. Name, address and telephone number of parties, if the rental unit is being sold by a contract for deed. The street address of each rental unit. Number and types of rental units within a dwelling. The maximum number of occupants permitted for each rental unit as determined by the standards referenced in section 28-38 of this article. At least one emergency telephone number, and address of the person authorized to make or order repairs and/or service to the building, to provide required services necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the occupants or is able to contact the person so authorized. A detailed site drawing to scale showing designed off-street parking areas for each existing rental property consisting of five units or less, which areas comply with the off-street parking requirements of this article and Chapter 30, Article VI, Divisions 7 & 8, as the same may be amended from time to time, which Divisions are adopted herein by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth herein. Every permit holder, or their resident agent, shall maintain a current register of all tenants and other persons with a lawful right of occupancy to each rental unit. The register shall be kept current at all times and shall be available for inspection by the city at all times. Failure to maintain a current register or to allow the city inspection of the register may result in suspension of the registration permit. The city shall be promptly notified of any change of the resident agent, and any change in the names, addresses, and other information concerning the persons listed in the last registration application filed with the city. (Any incomplete application may be rejected by the city.) HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 21-02-01 on 2/22/2021
Grand Rapids City Code § 28-34 requires every rental unit owner to register their property with the city by submitting a written application on city-provided forms. The application must include detailed ownership information, contact details for a local agent if the owner is non-resident, the address and unit types of each rental property, maximum occupancy figures, emergency repair contacts, and a site drawing showing off-street parking for properties of five units or fewer. Once registered, permit holders must keep an up-to-date register of all tenants and occupants, make it available for city inspection at any time, and promptly notify the city of any changes to the information on file.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 28-34, compliant rental property operators in Grand Rapids submit a complete written registration application to the city before renting units, and new owners do so within ten days of acquiring a property. Operators keep ownership, agent, and contact information current by notifying the city promptly whenever any registered details change, and they maintain an accurate, always-available tenant occupancy register. Properties with five or fewer units also include a scaled site drawing of off-street parking with the application, and operators ensure at least one emergency repair contact is on file at all times.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 28-34 of the Grand Rapids Rental Housing Code establishes that your landlord is required to have a valid, current registration permit for your unit and to maintain an up-to-date register of occupants. If a landlord fails to maintain that register or refuses city inspection of it, the city may suspend the registration permit — a fact that can be relevant if you are researching whether your unit is properly registered. Tenants who have questions about a unit's registration status can contact the City of Grand Rapids directly, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on what options may be 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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