Conversion Inspection for Rental Properties
Conversion Fee: $1,000.00 Conversion Fee Discounts
Whenever a dwelling is converted into a rental property, it must be inspected for compliances with minimum housing standards.
What qualifies as a Conversion?
- Single family homes – the property was owner occupied or has not been licensed for 12 months and is now going to be a rental
- Duplex or Triplex – 2 or 3 unit buildings with separate property ID numbers
- Condominium or Townhouse units in buildings with 2-5 dwelling units – Buildings whose units have separate PID numbers and have not had a license in 12 months
Exceptions:
- New construction with a Certificate of Occupancy in the past three years
- Non-Profit Organizations if they provide proof of this status
- Condominium or townhouse buildings containing more than 6 units
- Qualifying relative homesteaded properties
- Code Compliance Certificate issued within the last 12 months
- Single residential properties that have had a valid rental license in the 12 months (would be considered a change of ownership and require an inspection)
- Commercial Properties (1-4 units would be considered a change of ownership)
Last updated Oct. 29, 2012