Truth-in-Sale of Housing (TISH) in Minnesota
Some Minnesota cities require a housing evaluation or inspection before a home is listed or sold. These are city ordinances, not state law, and names vary (TISH, Time of Sale, Point of Sale).
| City | Program | When and who | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | Truth in Sale of Housing (TISH) | Before listing; city-licensed private evaluator | Evaluator sets fee | Official city page |
| Saint Paul | Truth-in-Sale of Housing (TISH) | Before listing; city-approved private evaluator | Evaluator sets fee | Official city page |
| Bloomington | Time-of-Sale (TOS) housing inspection | Before listing; city inspector or city-licensed evaluator; report valid 1 year | $250 with a city inspector | Official city page |
| Columbia Heights | Time-of-Sale housing inspection (plus sewer-line televising) | Before sale; city inspector, certificate of property maintenance | See city fee schedule | Official city page |
| Maplewood | Truth-in-Sale of Housing evaluation | Before showing; city-approved evaluator; report valid 1 year | Evaluator sets fee; city filing fee | Official city page |
| New Hope | Point of Sale inspection | Before sale; city inspector, certificate of property maintenance | See city application | Official city page |
| Richfield | Point of Sale housing inspection | Before closing; city inspector, Certificate of Housing Maintenance | $190 single-family, $270 two-family, $140 condo | Official city page |
| St. Louis Park | Property maintenance (point of sale) inspection | Before listing; city inspector | See city page | Official city page |
| South St. Paul | Time of Sale evaluation | Before showing; city-licensed private evaluator | Evaluator sets fee | Official city page |
Cities that ended their programs
- Robbinsdale: Stopped requiring point-of-sale inspections February 6, 2024 (city source).
- Hopkins: Truth-in-Housing repealed effective January 14, 2021 (city source).
Checked against each city's official page on 2026-10-13. Rules and fees change, and other cities may have programs not listed here, so confirm with the city before you list.
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