Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 248.180
Application fees, requirements and examination (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
(a) Each person desiring an evaluator license shall file with the city at least ten (10) business days prior to the date of examination, an application to take the required examination and shall pay the nonrefundable sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) as an application fee. (b) Each application shall contain the following information: name, address, place of current employment, time and place of schools attended and studies completed, together with a chronological record of the candidate's previous employment, with complete information regarding duties and type of work performed. (c) The building official shall set standards regarding requirements to be met before applicants may take the examination. These requirements shall be given to each applicant upon request. (1) Applicants not meeting these requirements will have their application and fee returned. (d) The building official shall determine when and how often the examination shall be offered. (e) The applications are public data under the Minnesota Data Practices Act and available to any person upon request. ( 98-Or-057 , § 1, 6-26-98; 2005-Or-143 , § 12, 12-23-05; 2013-Or-164 , § 9, 12-6-13)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 248.180 establishes the process for applying to take the evaluator license examination in Minneapolis. Applicants must submit their application at least ten business days before the exam date and pay a nonrefundable $100 fee, along with detailed background and employment information. The building official sets eligibility standards, controls the exam schedule, and applicants who do not meet requirements receive their application and fee back. All application materials are considered public data under the Minnesota Data Practices Act.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers who employ or seek to become licensed evaluators under § 248.180 should be aware that the licensing process is governed by the city's building official, who sets eligibility standards and exam scheduling. A compliant operator pursuing this license ensures applications are submitted at least ten business days before the exam, includes all required employment and education history, and confirms eligibility requirements are met in advance. Because application data is public under the Minnesota Data Practices Act, operators should expect that submitted information may be accessible to any member of the public.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
While § 248.180 primarily governs the licensing of evaluators rather than tenant rights directly, tenants may have an interest in knowing that evaluator license applications are public data under the Minnesota Data Practices Act and can be requested by any person. This transparency provision means tenants or tenant-rights organizations can review who has applied for an evaluator license in Minneapolis. Those with questions about how evaluator licensing affects their housing situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the city's building official for more information.
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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