Jackson, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 97 (2026) § 97.13
FEES AND PENALTIES
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(A) All fees and penalties assessed pursuant to this chapter are non-refundable and may be modified or amended from time to time by resolution or ordinance of the City Council. (B) Registration fees for each rental unit are due and payable with submission to the City of the registration form. (C) Inspection fees for each City inspection of a rental unit are due and payable immediately on receipt of the city’s statement. (D) The City may cancel an inspection or re-inspection, and additional penalties could apply, if payment of applicable fees is not received before the scheduled inspection or re-inspection begins. (E) Additional penalties may include but are not necessarily limited to suspension or revocation of the license, immediate closure of the unit, eviction proceedings against violator tenants, and arrest for criminal activity. (F) All fees and penalties payable by the owner and not paid within 30 days of the due date shall be considered delinquent and may be certified to the County Auditor-Treasurer for collection with real estate taxes. (Ord. 19, 6 th Series, passed 4-3-2007)
Jackson Ch. 97 Rental Housing Minimum Maintenance § 97.13 establishes that all fees and penalties under the chapter are non-refundable and subject to change by the City Council. Registration fees are due when a rental unit's registration form is submitted, and inspection fees are due immediately upon receipt of the city's billing statement. If fees are not paid before a scheduled inspection or re-inspection, the city may cancel that appointment and impose additional penalties, which can range from license suspension or revocation to unit closure or even criminal proceedings. Unpaid owner fees that remain outstanding for more than 30 days may be forwarded to the County Auditor-Treasurer and collected alongside real estate taxes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 97.13, compliant rental property operators in Jackson generally ensure that registration fees are submitted alongside the required registration forms and that inspection fees are paid promptly upon receiving the city's statement—before any scheduled inspection begins. Operators are aware that failure to pay on time can result in canceled inspections, license suspension or revocation, or unit closure, and that delinquent balances may be certified to the County Auditor-Treasurer for tax-roll collection after 30 days. Because the City Council can modify fee amounts by resolution or ordinance, staying current with any updates to the fee schedule is a routine part of managing compliant rental properties under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 97.13 of Jackson's Rental Housing Minimum Maintenance chapter outlines consequences that can affect tenants when violations occur, including the possibility of eviction proceedings against tenants found to be violators and the immediate closure of a rental unit. Tenants living in a unit where the owner has failed to pay required fees or penalties should be aware that these enforcement actions—such as license revocation or closure—are tools available to the city under this provision. Tenants who believe their housing situation is being affected by enforcement activity under this chapter may find it helpful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or review the city's rental housing program resources for guidance on available options.
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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