North Mankato, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 151.19
TEMPORARY RENTAL LICENSES
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A temporary rental license may be granted by the city for unlicensed properties to an owner of a property for a period not to exceed 12 months for the following circumstance(s): (A) The property is listed for sale and the owner and the owner’s family are not residing at the property. (B) The owner and the owner’s family are not residing at the property and the occupants are providing a caretaking function for the property. (C) The City Administrator or his or her designee is granted authority to extend the temporary rental license for 2 consecutive 6 month periods as long as the home is actively marketed for sale. (D) Twelve months from the date of issuance, a temporary rental license shall expire and is not subject for renewal unless granted an extension by the City Administrator or his or her designee as outlined in division (C) of this section. (Ord. 80, 4th Series, passed 9-6-2016)
North Mankato Ch. 155 § 151.19 establishes a pathway for property owners to obtain a temporary rental license for up to 12 months when a property is unlicensed and either listed for sale without the owner or family residing there, or occupied by someone performing a caretaking role. The temporary license expires automatically at the 12-month mark and cannot be renewed in the ordinary course, though the City Administrator or a designee may grant up to two consecutive 6-month extensions if the property remains actively marketed for sale. This provision creates a limited, time-bound licensing option rather than a standard rental license, and it applies only under the specific circumstances the ordinance describes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under North Mankato Ch. 155 § 151.19, operators of unlicensed properties who find themselves renting out a home that is listed for sale—or occupied by a caretaker while the owner and family are away—generally apply for a temporary rental license through the city before placing or retaining occupants. Compliant operators track the 12-month expiration date carefully and, if the property remains actively marketed for sale, coordinate with the City Administrator or designee well in advance to request one of the two available 6-month extensions. Maintaining documentation of active marketing efforts is consistent with the extension criteria outlined in division (C) of this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
North Mankato Ch. 155 § 151.19 means that a rental unit may sometimes be operating under a temporary license rather than a standard one, which carries its own expiration timeline and conditions. Tenants who want to understand the licensing status of their unit can inquire with the city about whether a temporary or standard rental license is on file for the property. If there are concerns about an unlicensed or improperly licensed rental, tenant-rights organizations or the city's licensing office can help clarify what options exist under this section.
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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