Approves emergency boarding cost assessments January 2026

Saint Paul file RLH AR 26-34, before the Saint Paul City Council. Passed as of 2026-06-17.

Latest action: Passed

What it does

Your property may be assessed for boarding costs If the city secures or boards your vacant building in January 2026, you'll receive a bill for those costs added to your property tax assessment.

The bigger picture

City recovers emergency repair expenses from property owners St. Paul uses these assessments to pay for emergency work on vacant or dangerous buildings, shifting the cost from taxpayers to the owners responsible.

What to watch

Property owners may dispute assessments or struggle to pay Owners who didn't authorize the work or face hardship paying the added tax bill have limited time and process to challenge the charge.

Read the official record for RLH AR 26-34

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