Mounds View, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 119 (2026) § 119.023
CONVERSION FEES
Operative Text
When a dwelling is converted to a rental dwelling or has been unlicensed for more than a year, it must be inspected for compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code. The fee for this conversion and inspection shall be per the city’s approved fee schedule. This fee can be reduced if the owner engages the services of a management company or presents proof of participation in an applicable education program. The conversion fee is in addition to the annual license fee. Buildings that are owned by a non-profit entity or are newly constructed are exempt from the conversion fee. (Ord. 915, passed 06-13-2016)
Mounds View Ch. 119 § 119.023 establishes that any dwelling unit being converted to rental use—or that has gone without a rental license for more than a year—must undergo an inspection to verify compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code. A conversion fee, set by the city's approved fee schedule, applies on top of the standard annual license fee. Certain properties are fully exempt from the conversion fee, including those owned by non-profit entities and newly constructed buildings, while other owners may qualify for a reduced fee by working with a property management company or completing a qualifying education program.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mounds View Ch. 119 § 119.023, operators bringing a dwelling into rental use—or reinstating a lapsed license after more than a year—generally arrange and pay for the required conversion inspection and submit the applicable fee per the city's current fee schedule. Compliant operators also pay the annual license fee separately, as the conversion fee does not replace it. Owners who partner with a licensed management company or complete an approved education program may be eligible for a reduced conversion fee, and those operating under a non-profit entity or managing newly constructed buildings should confirm their exempt status with 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 § 119.023 requires that rental dwellings newly converted to rental use or unlicensed for over a year pass a Housing Maintenance Code inspection before operating, which provides tenants a baseline assurance that the unit meets local habitability standards. If a tenant has reason to believe a landlord is renting a unit that has not undergone the required conversion inspection or lacks a proper license, they may contact the City of Mounds View to inquire about the property's licensing status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minnesota housing law can help tenants understand how licensing and inspection requirements may relate to their specific rental situation.
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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