Rental Property Management
The City of Hopkins housing stock consists of about 60% rental properties. To keep neighborhoods safe, the City is very interested in preserving and maintaining this housing stock.
- Rental License
The City of Hopkins requires an annual license for all premises rented in whole or in part as a dwelling unit. - Rental Property Inspections
Licensed rental properties in the City of Hopkins are subject to inspection a minimum of every three years, depending on their performance in past inspections. - Applicant Screening
Required background checks, plus tips and resources - Fire Policies
An overview of basic fire policies for apartments and other rental properties. - Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
Learn how to keep illegal activity off of your rental property. - Hopkins Apartment Managers' Association
Be part of this active organization of apartment managers in Hopkins. - Rental Property Owners & Utility Billing (right column)
Helpful Resources
- Principles of Successful Rental Property Management (from the Minnesota Multi Housing Association)
- Landlords and Tenants: Rights and Responsibilities (from the office of the Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson)
- No-Smoking Policies: Tips for Rental Property Owners
Contacts
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Inspections & Fire Secretary
952-548-6320 -
Code Enforcement Officer
952-548-6323
