Rental application fee repeal
Summary
The council gave final approval to banning rental application fees, so renters applying for apartments in Saint Paul won't pay those upfront costs anymore.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Removes a per-application cost from renters; landlords absorb screening costs.
Renters applying for housing, especially those applying to multiple units.
Landlords would no longer collect application fees to offset screening costs.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — April 15, 2026
The council gave final approval to banning rental application fees, so renters applying for apartments in Saint Paul won't pay those upfront costs anymore.
City Council — April 1, 2026
The council is deleting Chapter 54 of the Legislative Code, which governs rental application fees. No one testified; final vote April 15.
City Council — March 25, 2026
The council is considering deleting the chapter governing rental application fees — potentially saving renters money on apartment applications. A vote is set for April 1.
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