Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 248.190
Evaluator license and renewal requirements (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
(a) Each applicant who successfully passes the examination required in section 248.180 and meeting all other licensing requirements shall, upon payment of the nonrefundable sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) to the city be issued an evaluator license. (1) No license shall be granted to any person less than eighteen (18) years of age. (2) No employee of the city shall be licensed under this chapter. (3) Any person who passes the examination to become a truth-in-sale of housing evaluator has one (1) year from the date of the examination to obtain their license. (4) The applicant will have to reapply and pass another examination if the applicant fails to obtain a license within that one-year period. (b) Each evaluator who is eligible to renew their truth-in-sale of housing evaluator license shall pay the nonrefundable sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) to the city for renewal of the license. (1) Persons who have not renewed their licenses within one (1) year of the expiration date shall reapply and pass another city examination prior to re-licensing. (2) All licenses under this chapter shall expire on December 31 of each year. (c) All currently licensed evaluators shall obtain a national certification, as determined by the director of inspections, by December 31st of the 2nd year of the effective date of this ordinance in order to renew their license. All new applicants must have this certification before applying to take the evaluator examinations. Each evaluator shall show proof of continuing certification in order to maintain or renew their license. (d) The city may require each evaluator to attend city sponsored training. The city may charge reasonable fees for this training. ( 98-Or-057 , § 1, 6-26-98; 2005-Or-143 , § 13, 12-23-05)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 248.190 establishes the licensing framework for truth-in-sale of housing (TISH) evaluators in Minneapolis. A $100 nonrefundable fee is required both for initial licensure and annual renewal, with all licenses expiring on December 31 each year. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, cannot be city employees, and must obtain their license within one year of passing the qualifying exam or else retake it. Evaluators are also required to hold a national certification approved by the director of inspections and may be required to attend city-sponsored training.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who rely on TISH evaluators for real estate transactions should be aware that § 248.190 governs the ongoing validity of an evaluator's license. Compliant operators typically verify that any evaluator they engage holds a current, unexpired Minneapolis license—one that has been renewed by December 31 of each year and is backed by the required national certification. Confirming these credentials before scheduling an evaluation helps ensure the resulting report will be recognized as valid under the city's truth-in-sale of housing program.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants and prospective buyers, § 248.190 provides assurance that TISH evaluators operating in Minneapolis must meet ongoing licensing standards, including passing a city examination, paying renewal fees, and maintaining a nationally recognized certification. If a housing evaluation report appears to have been prepared by an unlicensed or lapsed evaluator, that concern can generally be raised with the Minneapolis Department of Inspections, which oversees the licensing program. Tenant-rights organizations and housing counselors familiar with Minneapolis regulations can help explain what a valid TISH report should look like and what options exist if one appears deficient.
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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