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Conservation District
Benton
Park is part of the Conservation District, one the stipulations
requires that anytime property changes ownership or tenancy that a
housing inspection is performed to make certain that dwelling is
compliant with building codes.
As a
result of the passage of the Housing Conservation District
legislation by the Board of Aldermen, inspections are required in
Housing Conservation Districts:
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When there is a sale of a residential building; or
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When there is a change of tenant in a residential rental unit.
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About
2/3rds of the City of St Louis is in a Housing Conservation
District.
Find out if an address is in a Housing Conservation District.
The
Housing Conservation District inspection that is conducted is
similar, but not identical to an occupancy permit inspection. A
Certificate of Inspection is issued to the Owner/Tenant when the
property is in compliance with the ordinance requirements.
Inspection costs:
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1
housing unit -- unoccupied: $70 |
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2nd unit, same location, inspected same day: $25
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1
housing unit -- occupied: $110 |
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2nd unit, same location, inspected same day: $25
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Applications for a Certificate of Inspection must be made by mail,
telephone or in person at:
Building Division - Housing Conservation Section
Room 406
City Hall
1200 Market St.
(314) 622-3352
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office is
closed on all City holidays.
Last updated:
Friday, November 14, 2008
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