Saint Paul file RES 26-852, before the Saint Paul City Council. Passed as of 2026-06-17.
Latest action: Passed
Property owners receive assessment bills for April 2026 services If your property required emergency securing or boarding services in April 2026, you will receive a special assessment bill after the August 19, 2026 public hearing, with the amount based on the city's actual costs for that work.
City recovers emergency property protection costs through individual assessments Rather than spreading emergency boarding costs citywide through property taxes, St. Paul shifts the expense directly to property owners whose buildings required emergency intervention, creating an incentive for property maintenance and reducing general fund burden.
Property owners have limited time to challenge assessed amounts The July 14 legislative hearing and August 19 council hearing provide opportunities to contest the assessment, but property owners must act within these compressed timelines to dispute the costs charged to their property.
Read the official record for RES 26-852
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