Shakopee, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 117 (2026) § 117.01
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The purpose of this section is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the community at large, and the residents of residential rental properties in the City. The purpose of this section is also to ensure that rental housing in the City is decent, safe, and sanitary, and is so operated and maintained as not to become a nuisance to the neighborhood or an influence that fosters blight and deterioration or does not create a disincentive to reinvest in the community. It is also to protect neighborhood character, ensure the safety of occupants and neighbors, and secure compliance with City licensing and tax requirements. The operation of residential rental properties is a business enterprise that entails certain responsibilities. Owners and operators are responsible for taking such reasonable steps as are necessary to ensure that the residents of the City who occupy such rental properties may pursue the quiet enjoyment of the normal activities of life in their surroundings that are: safe, secure, and sanitary; free from noise, nuisances, or annoyances; free from conditions that endanger the health or safety of persons; and the security of property. This section establishes a program for licensing Residential Rental Property and Units, and Short-Term Rental Units within the City to ensure accountability from owners of rental property to protect Tenants and other residents of the City and to provide meaningful enforcement for failure to follow the laws and regulations applicable to rental property. The regulation of Short-Term Rental Units under the City's Residential Rental Licensing framework will protect neighborhood character, ensure the safety of occupants and neighbors, and secure compliance with applicable City licensing and taxing requirements. (O2022-009, passed 04-05-2022; O2025-022, passed 10-21-2025) HISTORY Adopted by Ord. O2022-009 Establishing Residential Rental Licensing on 4/5/2022 Amended by Ord. O2025-022 Short-Term Rentals on 10/21/2025
Shakopee Ch. 117 § 117.01 establishes the foundational purpose of the city's Residential Rental Licensing program. The provision frames rental property operation as a business enterprise carrying defined responsibilities, with the overarching goal of keeping rental housing safe, sanitary, and free from conditions that harm occupants, neighbors, or the broader community. It also extends this framework to Short-Term Rental Units, tying both categories to city licensing, tax compliance, and neighborhood character protections.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Shakopee Ch. 117 § 117.01, the city treats residential rental operation—including short-term rentals—as a business subject to licensing and accountability requirements. Compliant operators generally maintain properties in a safe, sanitary condition, address nuisance conditions proactively, and keep their licensing and tax obligations current with the city. Staying familiar with the full Ch. 117 framework helps operators understand what standards apply and what enforcement mechanisms exist for non-compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Shakopee Ch. 117 § 117.01 articulates that tenants have an interest in housing that is safe, sanitary, and free from nuisances or health hazards, and the licensing program is designed in part to protect those interests. Tenants who believe a rental property is not being maintained in accordance with city standards may have avenues such as filing a complaint with the city or raising licensing violations in relevant proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Shakopee's rental regulations can help residents understand what options are generally available under this framework.
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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