Resident Resources

Green Homes North
A program to provide home buyers with newly constructed green homes on City-owned vacant lots in North Minneapolis.

Home Ownership Works (HOW) Program
Helping first-time homebuyers move into a recently remodeled homes

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City Assessor's Office
Assesses the value of your property to determine the tax base

City Redevelopment and Your Property

Contest the Assessed Value of Your Property

Foreclosure Prevention Information
What you need to know about home mortgage foreclosures.

Homestead Information

Housing Code Inspections
Guides and fact sheets

Property Line Information (Lot Lines)

Rental Property/Landlords

Sidewalk Inspections
Learn about sidewalk inspections, condemnation, and maintenance, or report structural issues.

Special Assessments
Fees collected for improvements or services the City provides which benefit your property.

Building Permits

Call Before You Dig

Do-it-yourself Guidelines

Energy Efficiency Home Visits

Exterior Home Improvement Projects

Fence Requirements (PDF)

Financing

Finding a Licensed Contractor

Home Improvement Permits Online

Inspections Process
Inspections are required for any work that requires a permit.

Interior Remodeling and Alterations

Lead & Healthy Homes Program

Minneapolis Development Services
Providing easy ways to work with the City when developing properties or businesses

Heritage Preservation Commission

Tax Abatement for Historic Properties

Rental Resources

• Tenant Resource List
• Minneapolis Public Housing
• Low or No heat FAQs

Report a Problem with Your Apartment

Filing a Discrimination Complaint
Department of Civil Rights

Rental Licenses
Minneapolis requires every rental dwelling to have a rental license.

Section 8 Housing
Financial assistance for rental housing to low income families.

Condemned Buildings

Code Compliance for Condemned Buildings

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