Richfield, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 407 § 407.05
License required
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(a) It is unlawful for any person who is an owner of an apartment house or an owner of a rental home to operate such apartment house or rental home without first having obtained a license under the provisions of this Section. There are two (2) types of licenses: regular and provisional. Provisional licenses are defined in Subsection 407.13 . All references to licenses in this Section are references to regular licenses, unless otherwise stated. No license shall be required under this Section for Rental Homes which have currently valid licenses from either Hennepin County, or the Minnesota Department of Health permitting such occupancy. (b) It is unlawful for any person to operate a short-term rental without having a valid business license per Chapter X - License and Permits; Procedures and Fees. No short-term rental shall be for a term of less than five (5) days unless the licensee resides on site and is present during the term. All short-term rentals shall pay the lodging tax. (Amended Bill No. 2025-04 )
Richfield Code of Ordinances § 407 § 407.05 establishes that operating an apartment house or rental home without a valid license is unlawful, with two license types available — regular and provisional. Short-term rentals face an additional requirement: a valid business license under Chapter X, and rentals of fewer than five days are only permitted when the licensee lives on-site and is present during the stay. Rental homes already holding a current license from Hennepin County or the Minnesota Department of Health are exempt from the local licensing requirement, and all short-term rentals are subject to lodging tax.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 407 § 407.05, compliant apartment house and rental home operators in Richfield obtain and maintain a valid regular or provisional license before renting any unit, unless the property already holds a current Hennepin County or Minnesota Department of Health occupancy license. Operators of short-term rentals additionally secure a business license under Chapter X and collect and remit lodging tax on all short-term rental income. Those offering stays shorter than five days ensure they reside on-site and are personally present for the duration of each such rental period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Richfield Code of Ordinances § 407 § 407.05 gives tenants a basis to verify that their landlord is operating with a required license — a landlord's failure to hold one is a violation of local law. Tenants who believe their rental unit is being operated without the required license may contact the City of Richfield directly to inquire about a property's license status or to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Richfield or Hennepin County housing rules can help explain what options may be available when a landlord appears to be out of compliance.
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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