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Rental License Program
Why? So every tenant has a safe and healthy place to live.
Red Wing is committed to making sure every tenant has a safe and healthy place to live. The program started January 1, 2022. Scroll down for additional information and resources.
What You Need to Know
Landlords
All landlords and property owners who rent out residential housing units in the City of Red Wing must register their properties.
Online Rental Property Registration Form
Printable Rental Property Registration Form (PDF)
License fees are $40 per unit per year and are due January 1 each year. Here's how to pay:
- Mail a check to the City of Red Wing, Community Development Building, 419 Bush St., Red Wing, MN 55066, Attention: Rental License Division
- Deliver the fee in person to the above address. Enter through the front door off Bush Street and walk in the door to your left. Someone will assist you promptly.
Tenants
Do you have a home safety concern right now? Call our City of Red Wing inspections division at 651.385.5136. Our inspectors may be able to assist.
More Information
- Health and Safety Checklist (PDF)
- Inspection Zone Map (PDF)
- Q&A - Rental License Program (PDF)
- Rental License Fees (PDF)
- 2022 Rental License Program & Landlord/Tenant Resources Brochure (PDF)
- 2022 Rental License Program & Landlord/Tenant Resources Brochure - Spanish (PDF)
- Rental License Ordinance No. 166 (PDF)
Resources
Landlord & Tenant Rent Assistance
- Red Wing HRA Offers housing opportunities and rental assistance through local, state, and federal programs. You can also call 1-651-388-7571.
- Three Rivers Community Action - Assists Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice, and Wabasha counties. You can also call 1.800.277.8418.
Landlords and Tenants Rights and Responsibilities
- MN Attorney General's Booklet: English Version
- MN Attorney General's Booklet: Spanish Version
- LawHelpMN-Housing
- Tenant rights at the end of Covid eviction moratorium
- Tenant Rights When Vacating Your Apartment
- Be Aware of Rental Scams
Free Advocacy and Legal Help for Tenants
- Homeline: A Minnesota nonprofit tenant advocacy organization
- Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services: Free assistance to low-income and senior citizens (age 60+). Phone: 1.888.575.2954.
- LawHelpMN-Housing
- Legal Aid Phone: 1.800.292.4150
- MN Legal Advice
- Volunteer Lawyers Network Phone: 1.612.752.6677
Mobile Home (Manufactured Home Parks) Handbook
Additional Resources
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Chad Edel
Rental Housing InspectorPhone: 651.385.5136
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Frank Peterson
Building OfficialPhone: 651.385.3611
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Michelle Leise
Community Engagement Facilitator