Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.40
Fee schedule (Minneapolis Housing Code)
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(a) Risk assessments/inspections. Number of rooms per dwelling unit or common area Fee 1--6 .....$400.00 7+ .....500.00 (b) Clearance Inspections. ..... Per one room dwelling unit or common area, each .....300.00 For dwelling units with two or more rooms .....500.00
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.40 establishes the official fee schedule for risk assessments, inspections, and clearance inspections related to rental housing. Fees for risk assessments or inspections are set at $400 for dwelling units or common areas with one to six rooms, and $500 for those with seven or more rooms. Clearance inspections are priced at $300 for a single-room dwelling unit or common area and $500 for dwelling units with two or more rooms.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.40, property owners and managers are expected to budget for inspection and clearance fees based on the room count of each dwelling unit or common area. A compliant operator typically tracks the room count for each unit to anticipate whether the $400 or $500 risk assessment fee applies, and similarly plans for clearance inspection costs of $300 or $500 depending on unit size. Keeping accurate unit records helps ensure the correct fee tier is applied when inspections are scheduled.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.40 sets out the fees that apply to risk assessments and clearance inspections in rental housing, which are costs generally borne by the property owner rather than the tenant. Tenants who believe inspection fees are being improperly passed through to them as charges or rent increases may wish to review their lease terms and consult a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance. Tenants can also contact the City of Minneapolis directly to ask questions about how this fee schedule is administered and whether any improper cost-shifting has occurred.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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