Inver Grove Heights, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 13 (2026) § 4-13-6

A. The city administrator or designee shall approve or deny each new or renewal license application within a reasonable time following receipt of a complete license application. If an application is denied, the applicant shall be notified in writing and be provided information on the appeal process as set forth in subsection C of this section.


B. In addition to those grounds enumerated in section 3-2-10 of city code, any license may be denied for one or more of the following reasons:


1. Failure to provide all required application related documents.


2. The applicant has made fraudulent statements, misrepresentations, or false statements in the application.


3. The proposed use does not comply with the zoning code.


4. The property does not comply with health, building, maintenance, or other provision of this code or state law.


5. City utility bills or property taxes or assessments for the property where the rental dwelling is located are past due.


6. The owner of the dwelling or dwelling unit who is subject to the background check requirements of this chapter has been convicted of any crime within the past five (5) years that is directly related to the licensed activity, accounting for the considerations listed in Minnesota Statutes, section 364.03, subd. 2, and has failed to show competent evidence of sufficient rehabilitation and present fitness to perform the duties of the business.


7. The applicant has had a rental license issued by the city or any other licensing authority denied, revoked, or suspended within the last five (5) years.


8. The applicant has violated the city code for serious or repeated property maintenance or nuisance activities related to rental properties owned or operated in the city or any other city within the last five (5) years.


9. Excessive consumption of city services, as defined in Title 4, Chapter 15 of city code.


10. The owner has rented the dwelling or dwelling unit without a license.


11. Other good cause.


C. If a rental license application is denied, the applicant may request a hearing before the city council for reconsideration of the denial.


1. Within fifteen (15) days of the date of the license denial, the applicant shall submit, in writing, a letter to the city clerk appealing the license denial along with any applicable supporting documentation.


2. The city council shall hold a hearing to consider the appeal. The applicant shall have an opportunity to be heard, to be represented by legal counsel, and to present any information regarding the application to the council.


3. Following the hearing, the council may approve the license, approve the license with conditions, or uphold the license denial.


4. The decision of the city council shall be final.


D. Applications for renewal of an existing rental license shall be submitted to the city for approval in the same manner as an initial rental license. All renewal rental license applications shall be submitted no later than January 31. An applicant who submits an application for a license renewal after January 31 shall pay a late application fee as listed on the city fee schedule.


(Ord. 1517, 11-10-2025)