This document contains inspection guidelines and standards for rehabilitation projects under the Rehabilitation Loan Program (RLP). Improvements to the property will adhere to the following requirements:
•	Repairs will correct deficiencies directly related to safety, habitability, accessibility accommodations, or energy efficiency.
•	Improvements will not include materials, fixtures, or landscaping of a type or quality that exceeds the same general type as the property to be improved.
•	Improvements must comply with all applicable health, fire prevention, building, and housing codes & standards.
•	All work must be performed by contractors licensed by the State of Minnesota and must conform with the State Building Code and any applicable local codes.
•	Projects will comply with the Minnesota Overlay to the Green Communities Criteria, which are found on the Minnesota Housing website.
•	Projects will comply with the Minnesota Housing Lead Based Paint Guidebook, when applicable. 
•	All properties rehabilitated under the program must be completed properties with basic amenities typical to single family structures. If a property lacks basic amenities, such as a kitchen or bathroom, it is not considered a completed property and therefore an ineligible property.

    Instructions:	

•	Take Pre-Rehab photos of the property to include in the loan file.
•	Complete all applicable sections for General Information and Property Information. Inspector must sign the form.	
•	Use a whole-house approach and review the “Existing Conditions” column and identify any deficiencies in the property, paying careful attention to the interaction between components and systems.  	
•	When a deficiency is identified, provide a description of the deficiency, as well as the location of the deficiency within the property, in the “Deficiency Identified” column. 	
•	Check the boxes for “Pass” or “N/A” for each condition in which no deficiency is identified.	
•	Review RLP Procedural Manual for any “Other” improvements that require written approval by Minnesota Housing prior to rehabilitation. 	
•	Make notes as appropriate for Scope of Work write-up.	
•	Take Post-Rehab photos to include in the loan file.	

General Information			

Borrower Name:      	Loan Number:      	
Home Phone:      		

If needed, alternate 
Contact Name:      	Contact’s
Phone:      	

Property Address:	     	
	     	
	     	

Date of Pre-Rehab Inspection:	     	Completed By:	     	

		Phone:	     	
		Email:	     	

Property Information			
Type of Property	Building Height	Year Built	

     

	     	

Number of Bedrooms:      	
Number of Rooms:      	
Number of Units:      	

Number of Baths:      
	
Attached Garage:
  	
Basement:

Existing Conditions	Deficiency Identified:  
Provide description of deficiency, including location in the home (i.e. room/floor/front or back).  	Passed: 
No Deficiency 	
N/A	
Interior Inspection Items	
Floors	     	

Walls and Ceilings	     	

Interior Doors	     	

Windows 	     	

Painted Surfaces	     	

Electrical:
•	Service Panel
•	Type of Wiring
•	Outlets/Light Fixtures	     	

Stairwells:
•	Handrails/Treads/Risers	     	

Basement:
•	Foundation
•	Plinth Blocks/Beams/Posts
•	Floor Joists
•	Rim Joist
•	Handrail	     	

Smoke Alarms/CO Detectors	     	

Moisture	     	

Plumbing:
•	Water Service
•	Sanitation System
•	Piping
•	Floor Drain
	     	

Sewer Service	     	

Water Heater:
•	Vent Hood and Pipe
•	Temperature & Pressure Valve with Discharge Pipe	     	

Heating System:
•	Fuel Vent Pipe/Connections
•	Ventilation/Cooling systems
•	Distribution System (Ducts/Radiators)	     	

Laundry Facility:
•	Utility Sink(s)
•	Water Connection
•	Dryer Vent
•	GFI’s/Electrical	     	

Kitchen:
•	Countertops/Cabinets
•	Sink and Faucet
•	Exhaust Fan
•	GFI’s/Electrical	     	

Bathroom:
•	Exhaust Fan
•	Sink and Faucet
•	Tub or Shower
•	Toilet
•	GFI’s	     	

Bathroom:
•	Exhaust Fan
•	Sink and Faucet
•	Tub or Shower
•	Toilet
•	GFI’s	     	

Exterior Inspection Items	
Roofing:
•	Soffit and fascia
•	Gutters	     	

Insulation/Ventilation
•	Attic	     	

Exterior Siding:
•	Flashing	     	

Exterior Doors	     	

Entrance Landings/Stairs:
•	Front/Rear/Side	     	

Ground Slope at Foundation	     	

Trees/Branches	     	

Exterior/Garage Electrical:
•	GFI’s	     	

Other Inspection Items	
Lead Based Paint Hazards	     	

Energy Improvements	     	

Accessibility Accommodations	     	

Radon Mitigation	     	

Mold	     	

Existing Conditions:
Name any other conditions that are not found on the list above.  Refer to Procedural Manual for Minnesota Housing Approval.	Deficiency Identified:  
Provide description of deficiency, including location in the home (i.e. room/floor/front or back).  	Date Approved by Minnesota Housing 	

Other:     

•	Minnesota Housing Approval Needed?
  	     	
     	

Other:     

•	Minnesota Housing Approval Needed?
  	     	
     	

Other:     

•	Minnesota Housing Approval Needed?
  	     	
     	

Other:     

•	Minnesota Housing Approval Needed?
  	     	
     	

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