St. Louis Park’s proactive property maintenance program includes property sale inspections, rental licensing and complaint investigation, as well as a citywide evaluation that takes place about every four years. Property maintenance standards apply to all commercial and residential properties equally, and help ensure a safe, healthy and vital community.

Starting in the spring of 2023, city property maintenance inspectors will start the citywide evaluation portion of the property maintenance program. The goal is to verify that minimum external property maintenance standards are being met by all properties in the city, both business and residential. Inspectors will view the exterior of buildings and properties within residential neighborhoods. They will use public streets and alleys to view properties and will not enter properties.

If inspectors find areas for improvement, the property owner will receive a letter with items to be addressed. The letter will also include information about resources offered by the city to assist property owners in maintaining and improving their homes, including how to contact city staff who can answer questions and resources available to homeowners.

Thank you for your help in making St. Louis Park a great place to live, work and play!