East (Dakota & Washington County)
Property management in West St. Paul
West St. Paul is a first-ring suburb with 15 city parks, an indoor ice arena, and a community pool, plus Dodge Nature Center and Thompson County Park. Its mature neighborhoods offer renters a quiet setting close to everything.
Rental licensing in West St. Paul
Rental license required
West St. Paul requires a rental license, and rental properties with 1–3 units must have each unit inspected once every three years. The licensing program includes mandatory owner/manager training.
The city's FAQ also describes a cap on rental licenses for single-family homes on R1-zoned blocks (10% per block), a three-home limit for owners not using a licensed management company, and a required crime-free/drug-free lease addendum. The FAQ is undated and conflicts with an older city brochure — confirm with the city (651-552-4133) before publishing.
For the homes we manage, we take care of the city's licensing or registration steps and keep owners compliant as the rules change.
Source: City of West St. Paul — official rental licensing page. Requirements and fees change; check the city for current details.
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