NEW INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION RENEWAL PROCESS

 Applications for 4th quarter rental property license renewals are due no later than November 30, 2011. In order to process your license application renewal and fee, owners are required to return the application to the Fridley Fire Department, Rental Property Inspection Division Property and should correct any incorrect information by drawing a line through the incorrect information and placing the correct information in its place on your renewal application. If you have an email please include that if you have not already done so.

 The application and fee must be in the office by the close of business on November 30, 2011, otherwise it will be considered late. Applications received after this date, will be assessed a late fee (refer to late fee table below). The first seven days late will be assessed a late fee of 25%. Beginning on the eighth day the late application will be assessed a late fee of 50%.

All properties which have not completed the Licensing Process by the last day of the 4th Quarter, December 31, 2011, will be Posted to Prevent Occupancy according to Chapter 220 of the City of Fridley Rental Licensing Code on the first day of the next quarter, January 1, 2012. As of January 1, 2012, you would be Operating A Rental Property Without A License and could be cited with an Anoka County Misdemeanor Citation.

 If your property is no longer rental property please contact this office as soon as you receive the application in the mail and a form will be mailed to you to complete and remove the property from the rental database or download the form below and mail it to our office.

 If you have any questions regarding this information please contact the Rental Property Inspection Division at 763-572-3616.

Documents to view and download:

2011 RENTAL LICENSE                

LATE FEE TABLE

"NO LONGER RENTAL PROPERTY" FORM

The Rental Housing Division mandates existence of rental property licensing and maintenance program, which corrects substandard conditions, and maintains a standard for rental property. The City of Fridley believes in providing for public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens.

Chapter 220 applies to all buildings, which are rented in whole or part as a dwelling for persons other than the property owner's family as defined therein. It includes accessory-structures such as garages and storage buildings, and appurtenances such as sidewalks, parking lots, and retaining walls, which are on the lot where the rental property is located. This chapter does not apply to Minnesota Department of Health licensed rest homes, convalescent care facilities, and nursing homes, nor to hotels and motels licensed by the City under Chapter 26.

The City of Fridley has approximately 4000 licensed rental units. The addresses are divided into districts (grid #'s) and on a 4-year cycle. Approximately 1000 units are inspected annually.

Link to grid map

Rental License Periods

2nd Quarter July 1 through June 30 of a calendar year

3rd Quarter October 1 through September 30 of a calendar year

4th Quarter January 1 through December 31 of a calendar year

Rental License Fees per Chapter 220 of the Fridley City Code

1 Rental Unit $ 100.00

2 Rental Units $ 150.00

3 Rental Units $ 210.00

4 Rental Units $ 270.00

5 or more rental units $ 270.00 plus $ 12.00 for each unit over 4 rental units.

 (effective April, 2011)

Inspection Information to ALL rental property owners 

Thank you for all the time and effort you have put into maintaining and operating your rental properties here in Fridley!

This document summarizes the City’s policy on time lines for rental inspections, charging for re-inspections, Anoka County Citations and Postings. 

Upon completion of an Initial Inspection, code violations noted as being an immediate hazard to the health, safety, and general welfare of the occupant will be given 48 hours to correct those items and follow this timeline progression:

 Upon completion of an Initial Inspection, code violations noted as being general in nature and not posing an immediate hazard to the health, safety, and general welfare of the occupant will be given approximately 30 days to correct those items and follow this timeline progression:

 All correction orders are subject to the following comments:

1) You have the right to appeal in the first ten (10) days after receiving a compliance order:

      Appeals: When it is alleged by a person to whom a compliance order is directed that such compliance order is based upon erroneous interpretation of code, such person may appeal the compliance order as provided under Chapter 6 of the City Code. The filing of an appeal shall stay all proceedings, unless such a stay would cause imminent peril to life, health, safety, or property.

 2) You have the right to request a time extension. A request for a time extension shall be made in writing 10 days prior to the follow-up inspection. Each request will be reviewed on a case by case basis. On general violations the City will grant a 14 day time extension providing that you make the request in writing 10 days prior to the follow-up inspection

 3)   Code violations that require more than 60 days to correct either due to the time logistics to complete, the large cost to complete or is impacted by weather conditions may request in writing a time extension greater than 14 days. Each request will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

 4)  Failure to maintain your property in compliance with City Code, City Ordinance, and / or State Codes may result in an Anoka County Citation being issued. It may also lead to non-renewal, denial, suspension or revocation of your Rental License.

Link to Attorney General's Handbook "Landlords and Tenants: Rights and Responsibilities"

 Minnesota Attorney General's Guide "Landlords and Tenants: Rights and Responsibilities"

Link to Frequently Asked Questions for Rental Property in Fridley