Limited Scope Rehabilitation Abbreviated Design Standards Compliance and Agreement Certification Form
2026-2027 Multifamily Consolidated Request for Proposals 
2026-2028 Housing Tax Credits Funding Round
Last Updated: April 2026
Applicability
Minnesota Housing has sole discretion when determining and approving limited scope status and reserves the right to deny limited scope status based upon, but not limited to, the following: cost, funding source, number of dwelling units, and number of stories. If Minnesota Housing approves a limited scope rehabilitation project, this Limited Scope Rehabilitation Abbreviated Design Standards Compliance Agreement and Certification Form may be used to satisfy design standard requirements. Regardless, if Minnesota Housing’s funding programs require a physical needs assessment, which generally assesses physical conditions to NSPIRE standards, there is no guarantee by Minnesota Housing there will be adequate funding to address all deficiencies regardless of condition. Some Minnesota Housing programs may only provide rehabilitation assistance to fund a limited number of selective deficiencies based on the parameters of the program.
Limited Scope Rehabilitation Construction Activities
Understanding that some Minnesota Housing funding programs allow limited scope status, the types of construction activities listed below may also be exempt from following the full Minnesota Housing Rental Housing Design/Construction Standards (RHD/CS) process and requirements:
•	Activities where a licensed architect and/or professional engineer is not required (by state statute)
•	Non-structural, cosmetic improvements or alterations such as painting, flooring, siding, roof replacement, window/door replacement, casework, appliances, etc. (limited scope rehab status may be denied if most of these activities are included)
•	Minor heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and/or electrical equipment upgrades/replacements (such as simple equipment or fixture change without building demolition or alterations)
•	Landscaping, pavement repair/resurfacing, accessory building work, utility repairs, or other site work that does not affect or touch the main, occupied building(s)
•	Environmental remediation
•	Emergency/disaster repair
Compliance
It is the responsibility of the architect, qualified rehab specialist, general contractor, prime contractor, or owner/ borrower/developer to make sure all applicable requirements noted below as “Yes” are met. When complete, convert the document to PDF and submit to Minnesota Housing using the Multifamily Customer Portal.
Project Information
Project Name:      
Project Street Address:      
Project City, State ZIP Code:      
Construction Costs (actual, if available; otherwise include an estimate):      
Brief Description of Scope of Work:      
Complete the following table. If the proposed scope of work includes the item but will not meet the applicable criteria, select “No.” If the proposed scope of work includes the item and will meet the applicable criteria, select “Yes.” If the item is not included in the scope of work, select “N/A.” All answers must be completed.
Table 1: Minimum Requirements – Rental Housing Design and Construction Standards
Item	Question	Answer	
Exterior Sidewalks
(Chapter 2, 2.03.D)	If new sidewalks are provided, will they have a minimum 4’ width, and will they have welded wire mesh reinforcement?		
Clothes Dryer Exhaust
(Chapter 2, 2.03.G)	If new dryers are being provided or existing dryers are being replaced, will the ventilation be ducted to the exterior with rigid ductwork?		
Millwork
(Chapter 2, 2.03.R)	If provided, will new kitchen and bathroom cabinets have solid wood face-frames, doors, and drawer fronts? Will the drawer boxes be of solid wood or plywood construction and have dovetail or other Minnesota Housing approved reinforced joint construction?		
Ext. Windows and Doors
(Chapter 2, 2.03.S)	If new/replacement windows or doors are provided, will they be ENERGY STAR Qualified for applicable region (version 7 for new construction or version 6 for rehabilitation projects)?		
Ext. Windows and Doors
(Chapter 2, 2.03.S)	If new/replacement windows are provided, will insect screens be included with all operable windows?		
Ext. Windows and Doors
(Chapter 2, 2.03.S)	If new/replacement windows are provided, will the sills be made up of solid wood, stone, man-made surface material, or other material approved by Minnesota Housing?		
Ext. Windows and Doors
(Chapter 2, 2.03.S)	If new/replacement windows are provided, will they, if needing to meet egress requirements, be the same size and have the same operation (or a more compliant operation)?		
Ext. Windows and Doors
(Chapter 2, 2.03.S)	If new/replacement windows are provided, will they meet all Minnesota State Building Code and Minnesota Housing Window Fall Prevention Provisions (operable windows above the first floor, with openings wider than 4” and sill heights less than 36” of the finished floor)?		
Ext. Windows and Doors
(Chapter 2, 2.03.S)	If new/replacement windows or doors are provided, will any required alterations to the adjacent siding, masonry, etc. be included in the scope of work?		
Ext. Windows and Doors
(Chapter 2, 2.03.S)	If new/replacement windows or doors are provided, will the new installations meet the manufacturer’s flashing installation requirements?		
Ext. Windows and Doors
(Chapter 2, 2.03.S)	If new/replacement windows or doors are provided, will the space between the frame and rough-opening be completely insulated (non-expanding foam)?		
Ext. Windows and Doors
(Chapter 2, 2.03.S)	If new/replacement windows are provided, will a mock-up installation be provided on site with a manufacturer’s representative for approval by the owner, management company, architect, general contractor, and any other party at stake?		
Roofing
(Chapter 2, 2.03.T)	If a new low-slope roof is provided, will it have a minimum slope of ¼” per foot?		
Roofing
(Chapter 2, 2.03.T)	If a new low-slope roof is provided, will it be any of the following?
•	a 60 mil PVC fully adhered or induction welded
•	a 60 mil TPO membrane fully adhered, induction welded
•	a 60 mil EPDM membrane fully adhered
•	a 4-ply asphalt/gravel built-up assembly
•	a hot asphalt adhered fleece-backed EPDM		
Roofing
(Chapter 2, 2.03.T)	If a new low-slope roof is provided, will it have a minimum 20-year manufacturer’s warranty and a minimum slope of ¼” per foot (or 1/8” per foot if existing sloped roof structure or existing conditions prohibit ¼” per foot)?		
Roofing
(Chapter 2, 2.03.T)	If a sloped roof (shingles, metal, etc.) is provided, will it have a minimum 25-year manufacturer’s warranty?		
Elevator
(Chapter 3, 3.05.L)	If work includes elevator replacement or repair/upgrade, will the elevator(s) be brought into compliance with current Minnesota elevator code?		
Environmental
(Environmental Standards)	Are you aware of any recognized environmental conditions present at the site at this time? If so, please describe those conditions in the “Comments” section below or in an attachment.		
Environmental
(Environmental Standards)	Minnesota Housing requires all suspect asbestos containing material (ACM) to be tested or be presumed to be ACM prior to being disturbed during the proposed rehab activities. Minnesota Housing encourages an asbestos survey of the building(s) prior to start of rehab. Has an ACM survey been completed?		
Environmental
(Environmental Standards)	If an ACM survey has been completed, did it confirm positive results for regulated ACM that requires removal?		
Environmental
(Environmental Standards)	Will all materials testing positive for ACM, and likely to be disturbed, be abated or encapsulated and disposed of properly as required by regulations?		
Environmental
(Environmental Standards)	If the building(s) was/were constructed prior to 1978, a visual assessment must be conducted to determine whether there is any deteriorated paint present. Is work expected to disturb a painted surface? If so, then there must be a presumption of lead-based paint or a lead hazard evaluation must be conducted to determine whether there is any lead-based paint (LBP) present.		
Environmental
(Environmental Standards)	If LBP and/or LBP hazards are present or presumed to be present, will all work that will disturb these surfaces be done in accordance with applicable Lead-Safe Work Practices?		
Environmental
(Environmental Standards)	If radon testing was provided, and if testing finds radon levels to be 4 pC/l or greater (action level), is mitigation included in the scope of work per the Minnesota Housing radon mitigation policy?		
Accessibility Standards
(Chapter 5)	Will rehabilitation activities not reduce nor have the effect of reducing accessibility of a building, portion of a building, or its site (accessible route)?		
Sustainable Housing	Has a Minnesota Housing Sustainability Requirements for Limited Scope Rehabilitation Projects Form been completed?		

Comments
If you selected “No” for any of the questions above, provide an explanation unless noted otherwise. Include additional pages if needed.
     

Compliance Agreement and Certification
The architect, qualified rehab specialist, general contractor, prime contractor, or the owner/borrower/developer, by signing below, agrees to comply with requirements as noted throughout this document. Only one signature is required.
Certified by .
By execution of this form and by the authorized officers, partners, or members, I hereby certify that the information contained in this document is true, correct, and complete and that the execution and delivery of this project will meet requirements noted in this document.
     
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