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Code Enforcement - Saint Paul Department of Safety and Inspections

Good Neighbor Program: Volunteers work with Police Reserves to patrol neighborhoods and anonymously ask neighbors to be a good neighbor and clean-up. Call to participate in this program or to start a program in a new neighborhood. Housing Code Enforcement: Conducts exterior inspections of owner-occupied single family and duplex housing and commercial property. Rules and procedures are available on website or by phone. Rental properties are inspected by the Fire Marshal's office. Problem Property Unit: Investigates problem property with the help of the police and City Attorney. Examples of problem property include junky yards, intolerable behavior by occupants and their guests Truth-In-Sale-of-Housing: Enforces ordinance requiring sellers to provide a disclosure report. Vacant Buildings: Monitors (registered) vacant buildings to minimize and reduce nuisance conditions in the neighborhoods and community.

Last assured

02/23/2024

Physical Address

375 Jackson Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Hours

8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

Fax

(651)266-9124

Voice

(651)266-8509

Application process

Vary depending on service provided. Call for information.

Fee

Vary by service

Required documents

Vary according to service

Eligibility

Residents of Saint Paul

Service area

Saint Paul, MN

Agency info

Saint Paul Department of Safety and Inspections

Provides city services: Animal control, construction permits, code enforcement, fire inspections and certificate of occupancy, information and complaints, licensing, plan review, project facilitation, site plans and zoning, support services, Truth in Sale of Housing (TISH), and vacant buildings

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