Grand Rapids, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 28 (2026) § 28-37
Fees
Operative Text
Fees for permits, renewals, inspections, penalties, reinstatement and appeals, shall be in the amount set by the city council from time to time in the city fee schedule resolution, a copy of which shall be on file in the offices of the city clerk and building official. The permit fee is non-refundable in the event of discontinuance of use, sale, or the revocation or suspension of a permit. Whenever any person fails to pay the registration fees or other fees associated with this article, the city may assess these fees against the property for which they were assessed and such assessed fees shall be certified as other taxes are certified. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 21-02-01 on 2/22/2021
Grand Rapids Rental Housing Code § 28-37 establishes that fees for permits, renewals, inspections, penalties, reinstatement, and appeals are set by the city council through the city fee schedule resolution, which is available at the city clerk's and building official's offices. Permit fees are non-refundable regardless of whether a property changes hands, use is discontinued, or a permit is revoked or suspended. If required fees go unpaid, the city is authorized to assess those amounts directly against the property and collect them through the same process used for property taxes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Grand Rapids Rental Housing Code § 28-37, compliant rental property operators pay all required permit, renewal, inspection, and related fees as set by the current city fee schedule resolution. Because permit fees are explicitly non-refundable under § 28-37, operators generally account for those costs before selling a property, discontinuing rental use, or facing a permit action. Unpaid fees can be assessed against the property itself and collected like property taxes, so maintaining a current fee account helps avoid encumbrances on the property record.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Grand Rapids Rental Housing Code § 28-37 governs how the city collects fees from landlords for permits, inspections, and related regulatory activities associated with rental housing. When a landlord fails to pay these fees, the city can place the unpaid amounts as a charge against the property — a process that may be relevant context when researching a rental property's compliance history. Tenants who have questions about whether a rental unit holds a valid, fee-current permit can inquire with the city clerk's office or the building official, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on how permit status may relate to their housing situation.
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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