Neighborhood preservation and good relations between neighbors are encouraged through proactive property maintenance sweeps in each neighborhood, as well as in response to citizen complaints and concerns. Maintaining properties in good condition helps to prevent accidents and illnesses, as well as to preserve the housing stock. Solid, attractive housing reduces the risk of crime while attracting responsible new homeowners.

The Community Development Department staff work with City departments, nonprofit agencies, businesses, and citizens to help keep properties and the environment safe, attractive, and maintained to community standards.

Report a Property Concern

If you have any questions about property maintenance or would like to report a property in the city that you feel is in violation, please contact us at (763) 569-3330 or submit an online request through iMS site

City Ordinances

Common Code Violations

Neighborhood preservation and good relations between neighbors are encouraged through proactive property maintenance sweeps in each neighborhood as well as in response to citizen complaints and concerns. Code enforcement staff work with city departments, nonprofit agencies, businesses, and citizens to help keep properties and the environment safe, attractive, and maintained to community standards.

What are the most common code violations?

  • The accumulation of garbage, trash, debris, junk, brush piles, and auto parts
  • Illegal parking and storage of vehicles, RV’s, trailers, etc.
    • All Street Parking Issues should go to the Police Department.
      • 763-569-3333
  • Yard maintenance, including tall grass and weeds improper storage of firewood
  • Outside storage of inoperable vehicles
  • General maintenance of the exterior of structures (Ex: chipping and peeling paint, rotting wood or siding, and holes or deterioration of siding)

For more information about property maintenance and community standards, please visit the "Guide to Good Neighborhoods" web page.

What happens if a property owner or renter is given notice for a code violation(s)?
The owner may receive one of the following describing the violation and the City’s expectation for corrections. Questions regarding the violation should be directed to the inspector listed on the Compliance Notice or correspondence right away. Do not ignore a notice.

  • A compliance notice or letter
  • A door knocker tag or sticker
  • A citation (fine), formal complaint (mandatory court appearance), City -facilitated abatement (costs assessed to the property), or other legal ramifications

Home Maintenance Assistance

If you have items to dispose of or need assistance on home repair or maintenance, the following information may be helpful.

Waste Disposal Options

Home Repair and Maintenance Options
If you are having difficulty maintaining your property due to financial hardship or are physically unable to complete the work, please contact one of the following organizations to see if you can qualify for assistance:

Neighborhood Dispute Resolution

Home Maintenance Solutions

The following topics will help residents find answers or resources to address the most common questions about home repairs.

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