Nena presentation feb 2015

CITY OF MINNEAPOLISTrends in rental housing, new construction, and demolition

Nokomis East Neighborhood Association Town Hall Meeting

February 16, 2016

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May 3, 2023

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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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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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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Single Family Dwelling Conversions in NENA Neighborhoods

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Single Family Dwelling Conversions by Neighborhood, 2005-2015

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What are inspectors looking for during a rental license inspection?

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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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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.minneapolismn.gov/inspections/code/inspections_handouts

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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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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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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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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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Residential Wrecking Permits in NENA Neighborhoods

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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

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Construction in Your Neighborhood, cont’d

• See Residential Construction Management Agreement and Toolkit for Neighbors of New Construction at http://www.minneapolismn.gov/mdr/ • Information in

Construction Management Agreement is updated more frequently and takes precedence over Toolkit

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New Residential Construction Permits in NENA Neighborhoods

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New Residential Construction Permits by Neighborhood, 2005-2015

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Questions?

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