Shakopee, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 117 (2026) § 117.09

It is unlawful for any person to knowingly permit any Property or Unit owned or controlled by that person to be occupied without a license.The Owner must obtain a license prior to any initial occupancy.
The Licensee must make application for renewal at least thirty (30) days prior to license expiration.

The Licensee is responsible for maintaining the Property in compliance with the requirements of this section and all statutes, ordinances, rules, codes, and Safety Codes regulating residential structures, as they are currently written and as might be amended in the future.
Rental Manager required. Each Licensee must appoint a Rental Manager upon whom the City may lawfully communicate and serve notices pertaining to the administration of this or any other section of this code of ordinances or state or federal law, service of which will be as effective as if made upon such Residential Rental Property Owner. An Owner may serve as the Rental Manager, if all requirements of a Rental Manager prescribed within this section are met by the Owner.
Transfer of ownership. In the event of a transfer of ownership of a Property or Unit, by sale or otherwise, the rental license for the Unit will remain valid provided that:The Owner, within ten (10) days of transfer must provide to the City the name, address and telephone number of the transferee(s);
The transferee must register as the Owner within thirty (30) days of the date of the transfer and pays any fees related to the transfer;
The transferee notifies all Tenants within thirty (30) days of the date of the transfer.

Conversion of Property or Unit. Whenever an owner-occupied residential property or unit is converted to a Residential Rental Property or Unit, the Owner of the Property or Unit must apply for a license under this chapter and pay all necessary fees. This inspection requirement of the license application does not apply to:Properties or Units that have passed and inspection in the past six (6) months;
Condominium buildings containing six (6) or more dwelling units;
Properties containing more than four (4) dwelling units;
Properties or Units owned by a non-profit entity, as that term is defined in this title.
Properties or units who received a waiver from the Planning & Development Director for Properties because they were issued a certificate of occupancy within three (3) years of the application date.
If the Licensee discontinues rental use and re-occupies the property or unit as an owner occupant within twelve (12) months of paying the inspection fee, the Owner may be eligible for a fifty (50) percent refund of the inspection fee, upon written application. The provisions of this section shall apply to any property re-converted to rental use after application for this refund.

Notice of Changes: Within 30 days of a change the Licensee or Owner must complete and submit a registration form for a change in Rental Manager, change in the number of Units, or change in dwelling occupancy from owner occupancy to rental, for each and every Property or Unit affected by the change.
The Owner shall arrange for a copy of the rental license to be posted continuously on an inside sidewall of the kitchen sink cabinet of each Unit.
Comply with M.S. § 504B.205, Subd. 2, "Emergency calls permitted".
R-HOME Program.The City has established a Residential Rental Property Owner educational program consistent with the R-HOME Program. The educational program includes information such as: applicant screening, rental agreements, identification of illegal activity, eviction process, the roles of working with the police, crime prevention, code enforcement and public health, licensing and inspections, and active property management. All Owners or Rental Managers must attend phase one of the R-HOME Program within one year after the issuance of a Residential Rental License. Either the Owner or Rental Manager must hold a phase one certification at all times. Phase one training will be conducted on a regular basis. Program attendees will be required to pay a participation fee in the amount determined to cover the direct cost of the program.
The City will recognize proof of Minnesota R-HOME Program phase one certifications from other cities.
An Owner or Rental Manager operating a Property that is a single-family home or Property with 3 or fewer units need only complete phase one of the R-HOME Program. Owners or Rental Managers responsible for properties with 4 or more units are required to complete all 3 phases of the R-HOME Program.
An Owner whose only rental dwelling is a single-family dwelling homesteaded by relative is exempted from the program.

(O2022-099, passed 04-05-2022, O2026-004, passes 02-04-2026)
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. O2022-009 Establishing Residential Rental Licensing on 4/5/2022
Amended by Ord. O2026-004 change to R-Home Program on 2/4/2026