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The Bloomington City Council adopted changes to the Rental Housing Code at their regular meeting on April 25, 2022. These changes went into effect on May 5th, 2022.

The changes include:

Updated definitions
Adopt 2021 International Property Maintenance Code
All non-owner occupied state-licensed or registered group homes/housing need a city rental license
Update rental licensing procedures & reinspection fees
Rental occupancy standard based only on space; no longer limited to 4 unrelated persons
60-day limit to pass the initial pre-licensing inspection after submitting application & license fee
$100 re-inspection fee if inspection was unsuccessful due to lack of entry or missed appointment by the landlord or tenant
Repeal of crime-free provisions

View the adopted changes to the housing code below:

Rental Housing Code Adopted Changes (4/25/22)

Questions? Call the Environmental Health Division at envhealth@bloomingtonmn.gov or call 952-563-8934.

The focus of the Rental Licensing and Inspection Program is to maintain the quality and stability of rental dwelling units which will preserve the value of land and buildings throughout Bloomington. Rental housing conditions that adversely affect or are likely to adversely affect the life, safety, general welfare and health of renters can be corrected and prevented by enforcing minimum standards within the city.

The Rental Housing program licenses many types of rental dwelling units including:

Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condominiums
Duplexes
Multi-family buildings and units
Group Housing
Accessory dwelling units

Environmental Health Inspectors annually inspect both the interior and exterior of all rental dwellings within Bloomington. They also respond to complaints concerning rental properties and systematically inspect the exterior of rental units throughout the year. In addition, at least 10% of all multifamily dwelling units are inspected each year.

Apply for a Rental License

Step 1. Apply for a rental license with the Business Licensing Division

Complete and submit the rental application to the Business Licensing Division.

Rental Ready Checklist

Rental Housing Application (Fillable)

Rental Housing Application

First Time Rental Inspection Checklist and Information Sheet

First Time Rental Inspection Checklist & New Application Packet (Spanish)

You may submit the completed application and fee payment one of three ways:

Mail the application with payment to: Bloomington Business Licensing, 1800 W Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431.
Email your application to businesslicensing@bloomingtonmn.gov. Call the Business Licensing Department at 952-563-8728 to pay for the associated fee with a credit card over the telephone.
Drop off the application in person at the City Clerk counter on the first floor of Bloomington Civic Plaza (1800 W Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431).

Step 2. Schedule a Rental Inspection with the Environmental Health Division

After your application is processed and reviewed, you will be contacted by Environmental Health notifying you to schedule an inspection. To schedule, please call 952-563-8934 or email envhealth@bloomingtonmn.gov.

Note: Non-functioning smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms will result in a failed inspection.

Here are some information sheets to reference before your inspection:

File a complaint with a Rental Inspector

Rental Housing Bloomington City Code

Additional Resources

Landlord

Tenant

Healthy Homes
Minnesota Attorney General's Office (tenant resources) , PH: 651-296-3353.
Homeline (Tenant advocacy), PH: 612-728-5767.
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
Housing choice voucher program (Section 8)
Minnesota Department of Health - "Mold in Homes" Guidance
Legal Aid - Minnesota