Mounds View, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 119 (2026) § 119.020
LICENSE REQUIRED
Operative Text
No person shall allow to be occupied or let to another for occupancy any rental dwelling unit unless the owner has first obtained a rental dwelling license. (A) Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all multiple dwellings, rental dwellings, rental dwelling units, including rented single-family dwellings, rented condominiums, rented townhouses and rented leasehold cooperative dwelling units. One license shall be issued for each building with rental dwelling units and shall be deemed to cover only such dwelling units under single ownership. (B) Exceptions. (1) A rental dwelling license is not required for single-family dwellings occupied by the owner where no more than two sleeping rooms are rented and the renters have access to the entire dwelling. (2) A rental dwelling license is not required for single-family dwellings occupied only by the owner’s children or parents. (3) A rental dwelling license is not required for zero-lot-line dwellings in which the units are owned individually and not rented. (4) A rental dwelling license fee and the inspection will be waived by the city for two-family dwellings if both units are occupied by the owner, the owner’s children or the owner’s parents, subject to annual submission of the rental license application form. (Prior Code, § 1012.03) (Ord. 915, passed 06-13-2016)
Mounds View Ch. 119 § 119.020 establishes that any rental dwelling unit in the city must be covered by a valid rental dwelling license before it can be occupied or rented out. The requirement applies broadly to multi-family buildings, single-family rentals, condominiums, townhouses, and leasehold cooperative units, with one license issued per building under single ownership. Certain limited situations are exempt, including owner-occupied single-family homes renting no more than two rooms with full house access, units occupied solely by the owner's immediate family, and individually owned zero-lot-line units that are not rented.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mounds View Ch. 119 § 119.020, compliant rental property owners secure a rental dwelling license for each building before allowing any unit to be occupied as a rental. Operators typically verify whether their property type falls under one of the enumerated exceptions—such as the owner-occupancy provisions for family members or the limited room-rental carve-out—before determining whether a license application is required. For two-family dwellings occupied by the owner or their immediate family, the license fee and inspection may be waived, though the annual application form must still be submitted to the city.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mounds View Ch. 119 § 119.020 gives tenants a basis to verify that their rental unit is covered by a valid rental dwelling license, which is a prerequisite for lawful occupancy. If a unit appears to be unlicensed, tenants can inquire with the city of Mounds View to confirm the property's licensing status, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. The licensing requirement exists across a wide range of rental types—including single-family homes, condominiums, and townhouses—so most renters in Mounds View are covered by this provision.
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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