Brainerd, Minn., City Code § 425 (2026) § 425.3010
Reinspection Fee
Operative Text
425.3010 Reinspection Fee.
(a) There shall be no fee charged for an initial inspection and for the re-
inspection. If a third inspection is needed for compliance an additional
fee will be charged per Section 1000 Appendix A: Fee Schedule.
(b) The reinspection fee prescribed above shall be billed directly to the
owner or contact person/agent of the property. Reinspection fees shall
be paid within thirty (30) calendar days after initial billing. Failure to pay
such fees shall be grounds for additional administrative citations.
(c) The Housing Inspector may waive a reinspection fee in case of error,
mistake, injustice, or other good cause.Brainerd City Code § 425.3010 establishes a tiered inspection fee structure for rental housing compliance. The first inspection and one follow-up reinspection are provided at no charge; however, if a third inspection is required to confirm compliance, an additional fee is assessed according to the city's Fee Schedule in Section 1000 Appendix A. The Housing Inspector retains discretion to waive any reinspection fee when there is error, mistake, injustice, or other good cause.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 425.3010, compliant rental property operators generally resolve cited violations before a third inspection becomes necessary, since the first two inspections carry no charge but a third triggers a fee billed directly to the owner or designated contact person. That fee must be paid within 30 calendar days of initial billing; unpaid fees can result in additional administrative citations. Operators who believe a fee was assessed in error, or who have other good cause, may request a waiver from the Housing Inspector.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 425.3010 is primarily directed at property owners, but tenants benefit indirectly because the fee structure creates a financial incentive for landlords to achieve compliance quickly. If a rental unit requires repeated inspections, tenants can track the inspection history through Brainerd's rental housing program and raise unresolved violations with the Housing Inspector. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Brainerd's Rental Housing Code can help residents understand how the inspection and reinspection process connects to broader habitability protections.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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