Truth in Sale of Housing Process

Re-inspection:
Inspection After Repairs are Complete

Who inspects the house after the repairs are done?

After the required repairs on a property are completed, a re-inspection must be done.

If the required repair needed a permit, a City inspector will need to check that work. Learn more about getting a permit.

If the required repairs did not need a permit, the evaluator who did the initial evaluation will do the re-inspection.

If a safety check is needed, a contractor licensed in the appropriate trade must do the safety check. If the contractor needs to repair or replace something, a permit may be required. See safety check forms.

How is the re-inspection scheduled?

Repairs Needing Permits	Repairs Not Needing Permits
CALL the City inspector whose name is on page 2 of your permit. All necessary permits must be pulled and safety checks completed and submitted to the Truth-in-Housing office before a re-inspection is scheduled.	CALL the evaluator who did your initial evaluation.

How much does the re-inspection cost? 

There is a fee for a permit, based on what work is to be done. The permit must be obtained before the work is begun, and then a City of Minneapolis inspector inspects after the work is complete. Normally, there is no additional fee for inspection of completed work.

For non-permit items, the private evaluator will charge for the re-inspection.

Note: If an appointment is missed, or if repeated inspections are needed, the inspector or evaluator may require additional fees. 

Licensed contractors will charge for a safety check.

When does the re-inspection need to be done?

The buyer has 90 days from the date of closing to complete the required repairs and get them re-inspected.

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