Property Management in St. Paul, MN
St. Paul is Minnesota's capital, with about 307,000 residents and close to half of households renting. Non-owner-occupied homes need a Fire Certificate of Occupancy, and the city has a rent stabilization ordinance. Fuze Real Estate manages St. Paul rentals and keeps owners compliant with both.
St. Paul rental snapshot
306,684
Population (2025)
47.1%
Renter share
$1,281
Median gross rent
$294,500
Median home value
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (population 2025; housing data 2020-2024 ACS)
What St. Paul requires from rental owners, and how Fuze handles it
St. Paul requires a Fire Certificate of Occupancy for all buildings except owner-occupied single-family homes and duplexes. One- and two-unit rentals get a provisional certificate pending inspection, and landlords who don't live on-site must register the property. St. Paul's Rent Stabilization Ordinance limits most rent increases to 3% in a 12-month period, with an exception process.
- Single-family fee
- Check with the city for the current fee
- Inspections
- By the Fire Certificate of Occupancy program
Non-owner-occupied single-family homes and duplexes need a Fire Certificate of Occupancy.
How Fuze handles it:Fuze applies for the certificate and prepares the home for inspection.
First-time applicants must complete an approved course (SPLC 40.04(b)(4)).
How Fuze handles it:Fuze guides you through the requirement.
The Rent Stabilization Ordinance limits most increases to 3% in 12 months, with an exception process.
How Fuze handles it:Fuze sets rents and renewals within the ordinance.
See all 4 city requirements
Landlords of single-family rentals and duplexes who don't live on-site must register the property.
How Fuze handles it:Fuze completes the registration.
Sources: St. Paul Certificate of Occupancy (one and two family), St. Paul renting property, St. Paul Rent Stabilization. Last verified October 17, 2026
Why owners in St. Paul choose Fuze
St. Paul's rent stabilization rules shape every renewal. Fuze plans rent changes within the ordinance and handles the Fire Certificate of Occupancy process.
What Fuze handles for St. Paul 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
St. Paul requires a Fire Certificate of Occupancy for non-owner-occupied homes, including single-family homes and duplexes.
St. Paul's Rent Stabilization Ordinance limits most residential rent increases to 3% in a 12-month period, with an exception process through the Department of Safety and Inspections.
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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