Property Management in Dayton, MN
Dayton sits where the Crow and Mississippi rivers meet in northwest Hennepin County. It has about 11,400 residents, 93% of homes are owner-occupied, and the median home value is above $511,000. Fuze Real Estate manages Dayton rentals and keeps owners current with the city's two-year licensing cycle.
Dayton rental snapshot
11,402
Population (2025)
7%
Renter share
$1,651
Median gross rent
$511,300
Median home value
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (population 2025; housing data 2020-2024 ACS)
What Dayton requires from rental owners, and how Fuze handles it
Dayton requires a rental license for non-owner-occupied dwellings. Licenses run for two years and expire June 30. Rentals are inspected before a license is issued, at every renewal, on complaint, and when the home is sold.
- License term
- 2 years, expiring June 30
- Single-family fee
- $300 (2026)
- Inspections
- Before issue, at each renewal, at sale and on complaint
A rental license is required for non-owner-occupied homes, renewed every 2 years (expires June 30).
How Fuze handles it:Fuze handles the rental license application and renewals as part of our compliance service.
Rentals are inspected before licensing, at every renewal, on complaint and at sale.
How Fuze handles it:Fuze schedules the city inspection, preps the home beforehand and completes any corrections.
When a licensed rental is sold, the buyer must request an inspection within 30 days.
How Fuze handles it:Fuze flags the deadline and coordinates the inspection if you sell.
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A $100 fee applies to each re-inspection.
How Fuze handles it:Fuze preps the home to pass the first time.
Maximum of 5 unrelated occupants.
How Fuze handles it:Fuze screens every applicant household against the occupancy limit.
Sources: Dayton City Code, Chapter 113 (rental dwellings), City of Dayton 2026 fee schedule. Last verified October 17, 2026
Why owners in Dayton choose Fuze
Dayton's license expires on a fixed June 30 schedule and is inspected at every renewal. Fuze tracks your renewal date and prepares the home for inspection, so it passes the first time and avoids re-inspection fees.
What Fuze handles for Dayton owners
- Rent collection and delinquency prevention
- 24/7 maintenance intake and coordination
- Credit, background and rental history screening
- Lease enforcement and legal notices
- Monthly financial statements
- Renewal recommendations and execution
- 1099 processing and CRPs
Management from $125 per unit per month. Leasing fee only after a signed lease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Dayton requires a rental license for non-owner-occupied homes. The license lasts two years and expires June 30.
The 2026 fee schedule lists $300 for a rental license, with a $100 fee for each re-inspection.
The buyer must request a rental inspection within 30 days of the sale.
Fuze charges $125 per unit per month for full-service management, with discounts for 4 or more units. The leasing fee is one month's rent ($1,500 minimum) and is only charged after a signed lease. Renewals are 30% of one month's rent.
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