Little Canada, Minn., City Code § 3200 (2026) § 3200.030
LICENSE REQUIRED:
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3200.030. LICENSE REQUIRED:
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A. License Required.
No person or entity shall lease, rent, let, or offer for occupancy any Rental Dwelling
within the City without first obtaining and maintaining a valid Rental Housing License
issued under this Section, unless expressly exempted under Section 3200.030(B).
B. Exceptions.
1. These rental licensing requirements do not apply to a General Dwelling that is
occupied by the owner or the owner's Qualifying Relatives provided that the Owner
has filed a signed and notarized affidavit of exemption with the City.
a. Any Owner who submits an affidavit of exemption containing false, misleading,
or fraudulent information, or who continues to operate an unlicensed rental
property after failing to qualify for the exemption, shall be subject to the
Administrative Citation for Fraud and Misrepresentation as described in Section
3200.100(D).
2. These rental licensing requirements do not apply to Minnesota Department of Health-
licensed rest homes, convalescent care facilities, group homes, nursing homes, hotels,
motels, or cooperatives.
C. Application Requirements
An owner of a rental dwelling must complete an application on an official application
form provided by the city and submit the required application fee. Applications must
include the following at a minimum:
1. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of the Owner.
2. If the owner resides outside the seven (7) county Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, the
application must also provide the name, address, telephone number, and email address
of a designated Resident Agent who resides or maintains a physical office within thirty
(30) miles of the City of Little Canada.
3. The local address of the rental dwelling, a list of all units and types of units
(condominium, apartment, townhome, etc.) within the rental dwelling.
4. For Multiple Family Dwellings, labeled maps or diagrams labeling each unit in the
building and their location.
5. Identification of any units proposed for short-term rental use, if applicable
6. 24-hour contact information for the following people:
a. At least one owner of the rental dwelling.
b. At least one Resident Agent, if required under C(2); and
c. If the owner uses a property management company for management of the rental
dwelling, the name and contact information of the person at the property
management company responsible for managing the rental dwelling.
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7. All applicable licensing fees, as well as any outstanding administrative penalties,
inspection fees, or past-due amounts owed to the City for the subject property, must be
paid in full at the time of application.
D. Changes to Required Application Information
The licensee shall notify the City in writing with thirty (30) days of any of the following:
1. Change in property management or Resident Agent information
2. Change in the number, configuration, or type of rental dwelling unit
3. Commencement or cessation of short-term rental use.
4. Change in ownership or controlling interest.
a. A change in ownership shall require a new license.
E. Display of License Required
The license certificate must be exhibited in a conspicuous place at or near the entrance,
public corridor or hallway to the Rental Dwelling. One license certificate must be
displayed for each building. For General Dwelling Units, the certificate must be provided
to prospective tenants at the time of lease signing for the subject property. For Multiple
Family Dwellings, the certificate must be displayed in the rental office or other common
area accessible to all tenants of the licensed building
F. License Term
1. Rental housing licenses shall be issued for a one-year (1-year) term.
2. The license year shall begin on October 1 and expire on September 30 of the following
year, unless otherwise established by resolution of the City Council.
G. Renewal Required
Prior to expiration, licensees intending to continue rental operations shall submit a
renewal application on an official application form provided by the city and submit the
required application fee, as well as any outstanding administrative penalties, inspection
fees, and/or past-due amounts owed to the City for the subject property.
H. Non-Transferable
Rental Housing Licenses are not transferable. A change in ownership shall require a new
license application.Little Canada City Code § 3200.030 establishes that any person or entity renting out a dwelling within the city must hold a valid Rental Housing License before doing so. Certain properties are exempt—such as owner-occupied homes shared with qualifying relatives (provided a notarized affidavit is filed) and state-licensed care facilities—but most residential rentals fall under the requirement. Licenses run on a one-year cycle from October 1 through September 30, are not transferable between owners, and require renewal before expiration along with payment of any outstanding fees or penalties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3200.030, compliant rental operators in Little Canada obtain a valid Rental Housing License before placing any unit into rental use and renew it annually before the September 30 expiration date. A complete application includes owner contact details, a designated Resident Agent if the owner lives outside the seven-county metro area, unit descriptions, 24-hour contact information, and full payment of all fees and outstanding amounts. Operators also keep the license certificate displayed in a conspicuous location—or provide it to tenants at lease signing for single-family rentals—and notify the City in writing within 30 days of changes such as new ownership, management, or unit configuration, since ownership changes require an entirely new license.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 3200.030 of Little Canada's City Code gives tenants a basis to verify that their landlord holds a current, valid Rental Housing License, which is required before any dwelling may be legally rented in the city. For single-family or general dwelling units, the license certificate should be provided to you at the time of lease signing; for multi-family buildings, it must be posted in a common area accessible to all tenants. If you believe your rental unit is being operated without a required license, you may contact the City of Little Canada directly to inquire about compliance, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization 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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