Building Safety in Hennepin County, MN (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Hennepin County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Lead Paint

Hennepin County enforces Minnesota Statutes 144.9501 to 144.9512 governing lead hazards in pre-1978 housing. Hennepin County Public Health performs lead inspections, mandates abatement, and runs grant programs for low-income owners and renters.

Lead Paint Hazard Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Minn. Stat. § 144.9501

"Lead hazard" means a condition that causes exposure to lead from dust, bare soil, drinking water, or deteriorated paint that exceeds the standards adopted under section 144.9508. § Subd. 16. [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 2 s 109] § Subd. 17.Lead hazard reduction. (a) "Lead hazard reduction" means abatement, swab team services, or interim controls undertaken to make a residence, child care fa...

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Building Safety by City in Hennepin County

1 cities in Hennepin County have their own building safety rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

MinneapolisPop. 429,954

9 verified rules • Building Permits, Carbon Monoxide Detectors

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