2026/27 Licensing fees:

• Multi-unit rentals — $210 per building plus $20 per unit (Annual)
• Single-unit rentals — $165 per unit (Annual)
• Application fee — $25
• Conversion fee — $300

Late renewal fees:

• Less than 30 days expired — 10% of base license fee
• 30-60 days expired — 50% of base license fee
• More than 60 days expired — 100% of base license fee

Second reinspection fee:

• Single unit reinspection fee — $65 per half hour
• Multiple unit reinspection fee — $135 (plus $65 each additional half hour)

Rental licenses are processed online.  Licensees must provide certification that a written lease agreement is used for all tenants, criminal background checks are used for rental managers, and the licensee and its manager will attend training provided by the City.

Inspections will be scheduled after the license application is approved and will reoccur approximately once every three years and upon complaint. Landlords must provide tenants with at least a 24-hour notice of an inspection.

Reinspection Policy: An initial inspection is conducted.  If corrections are required, a reinspection will be scheduled.  If items are not corrected at the time of reinspection, a second reinspection fee of $65 per half hour will be assessed. 

• Multi-unit Rental Inspection Checklist
• Single-Unit Rental Inspection Checklist

• Licenses are issued annually and are not transferable. New owners must obtain a new rental license.
• Some types of rental units are exempt from licensing requirements including rental to the owner’s qualifying relatives, housing licensed by the State of Minnesota, rental of rooms within owner-occupied units, and Contract for Deed purchases provided the document is recorded with Dakota County
• Every rental unit will be inspected at least once every three years as part of their licensure, or upon complaint. Multiple uncorrected maintenance violations will be grounds for license nonrenewal, suspension, or revocation.
• A licensee subject to non-renewal, suspension, or revocation has a right to a hearing. No vacant units may be rented during a period of license suspension or revocation, and the City Council may direct collected rents to be paid into an escrow account to pay for repairs.

• Learn how we got here: Eagan Considers Rental Licensing Ordinance, Rental Licensing: Residents Weigh In, January 10th 2023 City Council meeting, March 21st 2023 City Council Meeting