Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 249.60
Collection of costs (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
The director of regulatory services shall notify the owner of the cost incurred in razing or rehabilitating the building, under section 249.50 , and the owner shall be responsible for the payment of the same, together with an administrative fee of fifteen (15) percent of the cost, within thirty (30) days of such notification. Upon default of payment after the said thirty (30) days, the cost of such razing or rehabilitating and the administrative fee shall be levied and collected as a special assessment against the property as provided for under section 227.100 of this Code, with interest at the rate of eight (8) percent per annum on the unpaid balance thereof. (76-Or-102, § 1, 7-9-76; 78-Or-233, § 6, 11-9-78; 92-Or-110, § 6, 9-11-92; 93-Or-142, § 3, 10-1-93; 2013-Or-165, § 6, 12-6-13)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 249.60 establishes a cost-recovery mechanism for situations where the city has stepped in to raze or rehabilitate a building under § 249.50. The property owner is billed for the full cost of that work plus a 15 percent administrative fee, with payment due within 30 days of receiving notice from the director of regulatory services. If payment is not made on time, the outstanding amount — including the administrative fee — is converted into a special assessment against the property, accruing interest at 8 percent per year on the unpaid balance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 249.60, property owners who have had a building razed or rehabilitated by the city through § 249.50 action should expect a formal written notice from the director of regulatory services detailing the total costs owed. Compliant operators typically ensure payment of both the base cost and the 15 percent administrative fee within the 30-day window to avoid the debt being converted into a special assessment tied to the property itself. Once a special assessment is levied under § 227.100, it attaches to the property and accrues 8 percent annual interest, which can complicate future sales, refinancing, or transfers of title.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 249.60 primarily governs the financial relationship between the city and property owners following city-ordered razing or rehabilitation under § 249.50, but tenants may have an indirect interest in understanding this process. When a landlord faces a special assessment under this provision — including the 15 percent administrative fee and 8 percent annual interest — it can signal serious underlying code-compliance issues with the property. Tenants who believe their building has been subject to city enforcement action may find it useful to review public records, contact the Minneapolis Department of Regulatory Services, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for context on how such proceedings may affect their housing situation.
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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