diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 980d79e59f3..0d26dcbb67a 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 
 # TODO:  Change to org.apereo.portal
 group=org.jasig.portal
-version=5.16.0
+version=5.16.1-SNAPSHOT
 
 # Project Metadata (NB:  copied from CAS;  may or may not be used by us;  review later)
 projectUrl=https://www.apereo.org/projects/uPortal