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
Voice
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