RED WING -- A new rental license program has been discussed by the city for a couple of years. The goal is to ensure that all rental properties in the community are safe and healthy. When the program is put into place, every rental unit will be inspected regularly â the proposal is once every three years. Due to COVID-19 and other variables, the proposed start date has been pushed back to Jan. 1, 2022. Basic summary The cityâs âBasics Around Rental License Programâ document explains the city âwould issue annual rental property licenses each year to every rental property. The city would begin the program by issuing temporary licenses prior to passing the first inspection, and then operating licenses after passing the inspection. The license fee amount is still being discussed.âÂ