PPT on housing and inspections, Feb 16, 2016, NOWN

1. CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS
Trends in rental housing, new
construction, and demolition
Nokomis East Neighborhood
Association Town Hall Meeting
February 16, 2016
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February 17, 2016

2. Topics Covered
• Rental Housing in NENA neighborhoods
• Single family conversion trends
• What inspectors look for in rental housing
• Residential wrecking and new construction in NENA
neighborhoods
• Trends in new construction and demolition
• Requirements for permit holders
• Data pulled from Keewaydin, Minnehaha, Morris Park, and
Wenonah neighborhoods, 2005-2015
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3. Conversion Inspections for
Rental Properties
• Minneapolis Housing Inspections Services is
responsible for rental license inspections in
residential 1-3 unit buildings
• Conversion inspection required for single family
homes that were previously owner-occupied, or
have not been licensed in the last 12 months
• Rental License application and fee must be
submitted prior to advertising or occupying the
dwelling
• One time conversion fee of $1,000, plus annual
license fee. $250 discount for property owners who
take approved rental property management class
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4. Conversion Inspections for
Rental Properties
• May begin renting the
property as soon as
license is issued
• Inspection occurs 60-90
days after license is
issued; owner is
notified of upcoming
inspection by mail
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5. Single Family Dwelling
Conversions in NENA
Neighborhoods
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6. Single Family Dwelling
Conversions by Neighborhood,
2005-2015
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7. What are inspectors looking
for during a rental license
inspection?
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8. Exterior: weather-tight, rodent-
proof, well-maintained
• Exterior structure
• Windows & doors
• Walls
• Paint
• Foundation
• Roof
• Gutters & downspouts;
surface graded for
drainage
• Chimney
• Steps
• Porch & steps
• Yard is well-maintained
• Grass & weeds are cut;
free of litter & brush
piles
• No parking, abandoned
tires, car parts or
construction debris
• Garages and sheds are
in good repair
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9. Interior: clean, safe & well
maintained
• Interior structure
• Walls & ceilings
• Floors
• Hallways
• Windows
• Doors
• Kitchen & bathroom
• Electrical components
• Smoke & carbon
monoxide detectors
• Furnaces, boilers & water
heaters
• Water service
• Lifestyle & occupancy
• Sleeping rooms—egress,
ceiling height, at least 70
square feet, smoke &
carbon monoxide
detectors
• Mold
• Lead paint
• Not over-occupied
• Detailed housing code
information available
online at
http://www.minneapolis
mn.gov/inspections/code
/inspections_handouts
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10. Rental Properties on Your
Block
• Property Info:
http://www.minneapolismn.gov/propertyinfo
• Search an address to view rental license status and find
contact information for the property owner
• If there are problems with a rental property, consider
talking with the tenants and/or property owner first
• If a property is not being maintained – grass cutting,
snow shoveling, etc., call 311 (612-673-3000 outside of
612 area code)
• 911 calls about criminal activity by tenants or their
guests can result in intervention by Regulatory Services
and MPD (MCO 244.2020)
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11. Residential Wrecking and New
Construction
• Community Planning & Economic Development
(CPED) issues permits for new construction and
permits under Development Services division
• www.minneapolismn.gov/cped
• 612-673-5095
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12. Wrecking Permit
Requirements
• One-story single family
dwellings: owner may
apply for permit to do
the work themselves
• All other buildings:
owner must hire a
contractor licensed in
the City of Minneapolis
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13. Other wrecking permit
requirements
• Submit wrecking application
• Pay all City utility fees & request SAC determination for
charges & credits
• Hire a licensed plumber to disconnect water and/or sewer
lines
• Apply for hydrant permit or arrange for water truck; by
ordinance, water is required to keep dust down
• Apply for elevator permit and soil erosion permit, if
applicable
• If you believe a project has not met these requirements, call
311 to report
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14. Residential Wrecking Permits
in NENA Neighborhoods
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15. Construction in Your
Neighborhood
• Before work begins, the developer is required to hold an
informational meeting
• Notification must be mailed to neighbors within 300 feet of
project, at least 15 days in advance of the meeting, at a location
within 3 miles of the permit site
• Applies to all un-occupied construction projects of wrecking,
new build, or major remodeling of 1 and 2 unit dwelling
structures
• Before work begins, a sign must be posted on the
property identifying the nature of the construction
activity and contact information for the permit holder
• Search the address on PropertyInfo to view permit
information
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16. Construction in Your
Neighborhood, cont’d
• See Residential
Construction
Management Agreement
and Toolkit for Neighbors
of New Construction at
http://www.minneapolis
mn.gov/mdr/
• Information in
Construction
Management Agreement
is updated more
frequently and takes
precedence over Toolkit
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17. New Residential Construction
Permits in NENA
Neighborhoods
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18. New Residential Construction
Permits by Neighborhood, 2005-
2015
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19. Questions?
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