Renting Out Your Home
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Golden Valley City ordinance requires all residential property owners who rent out their property be licensed. This includes single family homes, townhomes, duplexes, condominiums, and group homes. Failure to get a rental license may lead to misdemeanor charges.
Getting A License
The licensing process takes about 30 days.
- Download, complete, and print application, or request an application be mailed to you by calling the City's Property Maintenance Inspector at 763-593-8074.
- Deliver completed application with $100 fee to the Golden Valley Public Safety Building, or mail application with fee to Fire Department, Attn: Jill Lund, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427.
- You will be contacted to schedule an inspection of the interior and exterior of the property. If no violations are found, you will be issued a license through the mail. If violations are found, you will be given a designated period to fix them. To prepare for an inspection, download the interior checklist and exterior checklist.
Currently Licensed Single-Family Residential Rental Properties as of July 2010
Maintaining Your License
Licenses must be renewed annually. After an initial inspection, rented homes would be inspected fully about once every three years, assuming there are no complaints. License fees are not prorated.
Rental License Renewal Dates
- Single-Family Homes:- July 1
- Twin Homes/Duplexes: May 1
- Condominiums/Townhomes: Sept 1
- Group Homes/Homes With Services: Nov 1
Why License Rental Property?
Golden Valley's rental property licensing ordinance aims to help cut down on the number of housing violations within the city.
Properties in violation are also safety concerns. The ordinance will help ensure every tenant is living in a safe home.
If you have questions, contact the Property Maintenance Inspector at 763-593-8074.
