Moorhead, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 1105 (2026) § 9-7-8
FEES
Operative Text
A. The fees for registration, a registration renewal, a transfer, a late fee, and inspection fees shall be in the amount as established by the city's fee schedule. (Ord. 2005-30, 12-5-2005; amd. Ord. 2007-30, 1-7-2008, eff. retroactive to 1-1-2008) B. Whenever any person fails to pay the registration fees and other fees associated with this chapter, 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. (Ord. 2005-30, 12-5-2005)
Moorhead Ch. 1105 § 9-7-8 establishes that all fees connected to rental dwelling registration — including initial registration, renewals, transfers, late payments, and inspections — are set by the city's official fee schedule rather than fixed in the ordinance itself. If those fees go unpaid, the city is authorized to attach the unpaid amounts to the property as a lien and certify them in the same manner as property taxes. This means the debt follows the property, not just the individual who owed it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-7-8, compliant rental property operators in Moorhead stay current with the city's fee schedule, paying registration, renewal, transfer, and inspection fees on time to avoid late charges. Operators who let fees lapse risk having those amounts assessed directly against the property and certified alongside property taxes, which can complicate sales or refinancing. Checking the city's current fee schedule before each registration period is a standard practice for staying in good standing under Ch. 1105.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-7-8 of Moorhead Ch. 1105 governs how the city collects fees from landlords for registering and maintaining rental dwelling licenses — costs that landlords, not tenants, are responsible for paying to the city. If a landlord has failed to register or pay required fees, that may signal a broader compliance issue with the rental property's licensing status under Ch. 1105. Tenants who have questions about whether their unit is properly registered can contact the City of Moorhead directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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