Housing Evaluation Report

The Housing Evaluation Report offers a limited overview of the condition of a building's components and fixtures. It is not technically extensive and prospective buyers may decide to seek additional evaluation from independent housing inspectors prior to purchasing a dwelling.

An Evaluation Report must be obtained before a dwelling is shown for sale. The original Report issued for the dwelling must be displayed on the site and provided to the buyer before or at the time of sale of the dwelling. A copy of the Report must be submitted to the City of Bloomington within 7 calendar days after the evaluation has been made by the evaluator or evaluator's agent.

The Report covers the 51 items listed on page 2 of the handout: Time-of-Sale Hazardous Items. The evaluator is not required to evaluate inaccessible, concealed or unsafe areas; climb up on roofs; or disassemble items. The Report does not address environmental hazards such as lead paint, radon or asbestos.

The Report is valid for one year from the date of issue and only for the owner named on the report.

For more information, contact:

Building and Inspection Division
952-563-8930
Fax: 952-563-8949
TTY: 952-563-8740
E-mail: Building and Inspections Division