Inver Grove Heights, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 13 (2026) § 4-13-4
EXEMPTIONS
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The rental license requirements of this chapter shall not apply to the following: A. Hospitals; B. State licensed group assisted living facilities and community residential facilities licensed under Minnesota Statutes sections 144G.45 and 245D.02, subd. 4a, with six (6) or fewer residents; C. Assisted living facilities; D. Nursing homes; E. Hotels or motels; F. Single-family dwellings in which an individual owns the single-family dwelling and resides in a portion of the home in which there is a rental dwelling unit and there are a total of no more than three (3) persons within the single-family dwelling unit that are unrelated to the owner and to each other; G. Two-family buildings where the owner owns the entire building and resides in one of the two units; H. Accessory dwelling units pursuant to section 10-18-1 of the city code; I. Supervised student housing pursuant to subsection 10-14-2 H of the city code; J. Residential property that has been sold on a contract for deed so long as the vendee occupies the property, and the sale document used to memorialize the sale is a Minnesota uniform conveyancing blanks form or is recorded with the Dakota County recorder's office and a copy is provided to the city upon request; or K. Residential property that is occupied by a relative of the owner as defined by Minnesota Statutes, section 273.124, subd. 1(c). (Ord. 1517, 11-10-2025)
Section 4-13-4 of Inver Grove Heights Ch. 13 lists specific categories of residential and care properties that are entirely excluded from the city's rental licensing requirements. The exemptions cover a broad range of property types and arrangements, including certain owner-occupied homes, licensed care facilities, hotels and motels, contract-for-deed properties where the buyer lives on-site, and properties occupied by relatives of the owner. A property that qualifies under any one of these categories is not subject to the licensing obligations that otherwise apply to rental housing in Inver Grove Heights.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners in Inver Grove Heights who believe their property may fall under one of the exemptions listed in § 4-13-4 generally document and maintain evidence of the qualifying condition — such as owner-occupancy records, a recorded contract for deed, or a state facility license — so that exempt status can be demonstrated if the city requests verification. Owner-occupancy exemptions under subsections F and G have specific limits on the number of unrelated occupants or unit configuration, so operators typically confirm their arrangement meets those precise thresholds. Keeping a copy of any relevant sale documents or facility licenses on file and providing them to the city upon request, as required by subsection J, is a common practice among compliant property owners.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you live in a property that a landlord claims is exempt from Inver Grove Heights rental licensing under § 4-13-4, it can be useful to understand which specific exemption category applies to your housing situation, since the exemptions are narrowly defined. For example, owner-occupancy exemptions under subsections F and G depend on the number of unrelated occupants and the owner's actual residence in the unit, conditions that may or may not be met in practice. Tenants who have questions about whether their housing is properly exempt can contact the City of Inver Grove Heights directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about how the licensing framework applies.
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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