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Resident urges reform of rental licensing for single‑family homes and duplexes; council agrees to study options
Summary
A long‑time Grand Forks resident complained about a $35 per‑unit rental license for single‑family houses and duplexes and argued larger apartment complexes avoid the fee; councilmembers said they will bring the issue for study and possible Committee of the Whole discussion.
During the public‑comment period, longtime resident Jim Dietz told the council he objects to a required rental license fee of $35 per unit for single‑family homes and duplexes and said larger apartment buildings do not pay an equivalent fee. Dietz said he has pursued the matter with building safety staff and council…
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