Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 248.75
Energy disclosure report (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
(a) A separate report specific to the dwelling energy efficiency condition shall be generated and disclosed in accordance with section 248.20 and this section. (b) The energy disclosure report shall provide an energy asset rating that includes information on the following structural and mechanical assets: (1) Attic insulation . R-value of insulation, calculated based on industry standards for insulation type and number inches, recorded for each attic area in the home, including square footage of that area. (2) Wall insulation . R-value of insulation, calculated based on industry standards for insulation type and number inches, plus the square footage of exterior walls. For homes built before 1980 insulation levels must be visually verified by drilling and capping a single hole in an exterior wall, or utilizing an existing hole from a previous evaluation. Documentation from a licensed contractor showing installation of wall insulation, or other reasonable forms of proof as determined by the director may also be used as an alternative for compliance for this portion of the report. If other technologies for determining wall insulation R-value are approved by the building official they may also be used. (3) Heating system efficiency . Heating system type, AFUE, venting and age recorded. (4) Window efficiency . Record information on window type, and presence of any single pane windows with no storm windows or broken windows. (c) The energy disclosure report shall prioritize asset investment recommendations based on project cost-effectiveness. (1) Recommendations shall be made if a project is expected to have a simple payback of ten (10) years or less. (2) Recommendations shall be prioritized based on the energy savings potential of the recommended project. (3) Information on the expected cost and savings, based on city approved methodology, of the project shall be included. (d) The energy disclosure report shall outline next steps that can be taken to improve the energy asset rating of the home. (1) Next steps shall be prioritized on the report so it is apparent what action could be taken next. (2) Information on who to contact with questions on next steps and/or the report shall be provided. (e) Home sellers can meet the energy disclosure report requirement if they have had a truth-in-sale of housing evaluation with an energy disclosure report or an energy audit that included an energy asset rating in the last five (5) years. An energy certification recognized by the City of Minneapolis will also qualify. The asset rating and audit report or certification must be disclosed in accordance with section 248.20 and this section.
Minneapolis Code § 248.75 requires that a specific energy disclosure report be generated and shared whenever a residential dwelling is sold, covering the home's key energy-efficiency features — including attic and wall insulation R-values, heating system efficiency, and window conditions. The report must also include cost-effectiveness-ranked recommendations for improvements that have a projected payback of ten years or less, along with guidance on next steps and contact information for follow-up questions. A qualifying energy audit, truth-in-sale evaluation with an energy component, or city-recognized energy certification completed within the past five years can satisfy this requirement if it included an energy asset rating.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 248.75, property owners selling a residential dwelling are generally expected to ensure that a compliant energy disclosure report — covering insulation, heating systems, and windows — is prepared and disclosed in line with § 248.20. For homes built before 1980, operators typically arrange for visual verification of wall insulation through an approved method, such as drilling and capping a hole in an exterior wall, or provide documentation from a licensed contractor as an alternative. Sellers who have obtained a qualifying energy audit, truth-in-sale evaluation with an energy asset rating, or a city-recognized energy certification within the last five years can use that existing documentation to satisfy the § 248.75 disclosure requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 248.75 gives prospective home buyers the right to receive a detailed energy disclosure report before or at the time of sale, which should include an energy asset rating covering insulation levels, heating system efficiency, and window conditions, as well as prioritized improvement recommendations. If a buyer does not receive a compliant report as required under § 248.75 and § 248.20, that may constitute a violation of the city's truth-in-sale of housing rules, which can be raised as a concern with the relevant city authority. Tenant-rights organizations and housing counselors familiar with Minneapolis regulations can help buyers understand what a complete report should contain and what options may be available if the disclosure appears incomplete or was not provided.
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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