Read the date and purpose of the Saint Paul property report
Saint Paul’s property-information resource identifies several different record types, including recent code-compliance reports, occupancy information, vacant-building status and Truth-in-Sale of Housing reports. These are not interchangeable documents. The city describes a TISH report as information about conditions observed at the time of evaluation.
Name the report and its date when asking about an item. Keep the relevant page or reference rather than sending an unexplained statement that the property passed or failed. Ask the city or evaluator about a record’s meaning, coverage or current status where that is uncertain.
Compare the report item with the condition being repaired
Pair the report item with current photographs of the same feature. Note any work completed since the report, who described it and which documents are available. Do not assume a past observation still exists, or that a later repair necessarily settled every issue.
Give the provider the relevant item and the result you want assessed, along with access and authorization details. Keep unrelated owner or personal information out of the repair packet. A focused comparison helps the business define its scope while leaving official report interpretation with the responsible party.
Does a Saint Paul property report describe the home exactly as it is today?
Not necessarily. Reports have particular dates, purposes and coverage. Use present observations as well as the document and ask the city or evaluator about any question concerning its meaning or current status.
What should I send with a repair request linked to a report?
Send the relevant item and report date, current photographs and a note of what has changed. Include the work you want assessed and leave unrelated personal or ownership information out of the provider’s packet.
Local resource: Saint Paul property information and reports.
St. Paul housing context
These U.S. Census Bureau estimates describe St. Paul city, Minnesota during 2020–2024. They provide context for discussing a property; check the actual building, occupancy and ownership before defining work.
| Measure | Estimate | 90% margin of error |
|---|---|---|
| All housing units | 133,051 | ± 991 |
| Occupied housing units | 125,249 | ± 1,055 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66,204 | ± 1,396 |
| Renter-occupied homes | 59,045 | ± 1,412 |
| One-unit detached homes | 64,493 | ± 1,232 |
| One-unit attached homes | 5,422 | ± 541 |
| Median year built | 1952 | ± 1 |
Housing units by construction period
| Year built | Units | 90% margin of error |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,786 | ± 311 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 6,729 | ± 579 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 6,644 | ± 650 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 4,432 | ± 472 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 10,171 | ± 798 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 12,301 | ± 934 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 12,149 | ± 826 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 15,300 | ± 862 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 8,227 | ± 768 |
| 1939 or earlier | 55,312 | ± 1,422 |
Source tables: Housing totals · Tenure · Building types · Year built · Median year built. Survey estimates and their margins of error are shown as published; these are not October 2026 counts. The separate population reference uses Census Vintage 2025.
For a rented home, confirm who can authorize alterations. In a shared building, ask about access and work rules. A citywide construction period does not establish the age, condition or safety requirements of an individual home; check the property records and the specific project.
Choose the work you need to plan
Use the project guides to identify the work, then check listings against the property’s city and state. A guide link does not mean a provider is available for every task or address.
Fixture Installation
Choose a project guideInterior Painting
View task guide and location listingsAssembly and Outdoor Equipment
Choose a project guideDeck and Fence Maintenance
Choose a project guideHome Safety Improvements
Choose a project guideCaulking and Sealing
View task guide and location listingsDrywall Repair
View task guide and location listingsGutter and Exterior Maintenance
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Select the city of the actual property; these links do not establish provider coverage between cities.