Selling a house in Bloomington, MN: what the city requires
Hennepin County, Minnesota · Last checked November 2026
Bloomington requires a city Time-of-Sale inspection for a flat $250. Immediate hazards must be fixed, or the buyer can assume them with city consent.
What Bloomington requires
Time-of-Sale (TOS) Housing Inspection
- Who does it
- City of Bloomington inspector.
- What is checked
- Limited visual inspection plus an energy disclosure. Only immediate hazards must be repaired.
- Cost
- $250 plus a card or e-check service fee. Covers re-inspections. Repair permits are extra.
- Valid for
- 1 year, and only for the owner named on the report.
- Deadline
- The report must be displayed and given to the buyer before or at the sale. The Certificate of Compliance is usually needed at closing.
- If not done by closing
- If the seller will not fix hazards, the buyer can sign a Hazard Correction/Responsibility form with the city.
- Applies to
- Single and two-family homes, condominiums, townhouses and mobile homes. Not 4+ unit rentals.
Who to call
Bloomington Building and Inspection
952-563-8930
Official page
Housing in Bloomington
- Median year homes were built
- 1972
- Median home value
- $361,700
- Owner-occupied homes
- 24,722 of 37,601 (66%)
- Total housing units
- 39,261
Homes here are typically from 1972 or later, so inspections tend to focus on safety items like smoke and CO alarms, GFCI outlets and handrails.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Bloomington city, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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How the truth-in-sale of housing / time-of-sale process works
Several Twin Cities suburbs require a housing evaluation before a home is marketed. Some use city-licensed private evaluators. Others send a city inspector. The report is shown to buyers, and some items must be repaired.
- Hire a licensed evaluator, or schedule the city inspection, before you list.
- Display the report at showings and give it to buyers.
- Fix required items, which are usually safety hazards.
- If repairs are not done by closing, the buyer usually signs a form accepting responsibility and finishes them within a set time.
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Evaluation or city inspection | $150 to $400 |
Read the full truth-in-sale of housing / time-of-sale guide
If the house fails
You can repair before closing, use an escrow or extension where the city allows it, let the buyer assume the work for a credit, or sell as-is. Compare the options.
Frequently asked questions
What does Bloomington require before I sell my house?
Bloomington requires a city Time-of-Sale inspection for a flat $250. Immediate hazards must be fixed, or the buyer can assume them with city consent.
How much does the time-of-sale (tos) housing inspection cost in Bloomington?
$250 plus a card or e-check service fee. Covers re-inspections. Repair permits are extra. Typical related costs: evaluation or city inspection $150 to $400.
How long is it valid?
1 year, and only for the owner named on the report.
What if the repairs are not finished before closing?
If the seller will not fix hazards, the buyer can sign a Hazard Correction/Responsibility form with the city.
Who pays, the buyer or the seller?
The ordinance usually makes the seller responsible for ordering it, but who pays for repairs is negotiable in the purchase agreement.
How old are the homes in Bloomington?
The median home in Bloomington was built in 1972, and the median home value is $361,700, according to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
Nearby: Twin Cities
- Brooklyn Center No point-of-sale rule
- Brooklyn Park No point-of-sale rule
- Crystal No point-of-sale rule
- Eden Prairie No point-of-sale rule
- Edina No point-of-sale rule
- Golden Valley Required at sale
- Hopkins No point-of-sale rule
- Maple Grove No point-of-sale rule
- Minneapolis Required at sale
- Minnetonka No point-of-sale rule
- New Hope Required at sale
- Orono Required at sale
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Sources
- City of Bloomington, Time-of-Sale Housing Inspection Program
- Structure Tech, Minnesota cities requiring Truth-in-Housing / Time-of-Sale (reviewed Feb. 26, 2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (tables B25035, B25077, B25003, B25001)
Last checked November 2026. Rules and fees change by ordinance and resolution. Confirm with the municipality before you list. See something out of date? Report a change.