Some Minnesota cities make you get a city inspection before you sell, and others don't. Here's how it works in Victoria and the cities around it, from Mitch & Meghan, part of the Scrimgeour Group with eXp Realty.
Does Victoria, MN require a city inspection to sell a house?
Victoria does not require a city inspection before you sell a house, and it isn't on StructureTech's list of Minnesota cities with a Truth-in-Housing or point-of-sale rule (last reviewed February 2026). If you're selling in Lakebridge, Watermark or Deer Run, the inspection that matters is the one your buyer orders. Call Victoria City Hall to confirm before you list.
Do Chanhassen, Excelsior, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie or Edina require one?
None of these five cities appears on StructureTech's list of Minnesota cities that require a point-of-sale or Truth-in-Housing inspection, as of its February 2026 review. A seller in Lake Susan Hills in Chanhassen or near Excelsior Boulevard in Minnetonka can usually list without a city inspection. A quick call to the city's building department will confirm it for your address.
Which nearby cities do require an inspection to sell?
St. Louis Park, Bloomington, Richfield, Golden Valley, Minneapolis and St. Paul all require a city inspection when you sell, according to StructureTech's list. Closer to Victoria, Orono and Tonka Bay on Lake Minnetonka require a sewer inspection at sale. Hopkins dropped its requirement in 2021. If you're buying in one of them, ask for the report early.
What does a point-of-sale inspection cost, and how long is it good for?
In St. Louis Park, the city charges $260 for a single-family home or townhouse, $360 for a duplex and $170 for a condo, and the fee covers any follow-up inspections. The certificate is good for one year on houses and two years on condos. Each city sets its own price and rules, so check that city's page.
What if my home is on a septic system?
If your home is on a septic system in Carver County, the county code requires a septic compliance inspection at the time of sale or transfer. This mostly comes up with acreage and rural homes outside city sewer service. Some cities handle septic rules themselves, so ask Carver County or your city what applies to your address.
If there's no city inspection, will the buyer still inspect my house?
Your buyer can still hire a home inspector, and in a typical Minnesota purchase agreement that happens during an inspection period after you accept the offer. A pre-listing inspection lets you find problems first. Minnesota's seller disclosure rules apply whether or not your city requires an inspection, so the paperwork doesn't go away.
How do Mitch & Meghan help with inspections when you sell?
We look up your city's rule for your address, tell you what buyers in your neighborhood tend to flag, and help you decide what to fix before photos. If you're selling in Victoria and buying in a city like St. Louis Park, we plan both inspections into one timeline. Our moving up and downsizing page walks through that plan.
Want to know what your city requires before you list? Call or text Mitch & Meghan at (612) 720-5171 and we'll check the rule for your address.
This post is general information, not legal advice. City and county rules change, so confirm with your city, Carver or Hennepin County, or a real estate attorney.
Sources: StructureTech, "Truth-in-Housing" city list (list reviewed February 2026; viewed November 7, 2026), https://structuretech.com/truth-in-housing/. City of St. Louis Park, "Selling Your Home" (fees and validity as posted November 2026), https://stlouisparkmn.gov/our-city/resident-resources/housing-inspection. Carver County Code § 52.197, SSTS compliance inspections (as posted November 2026), https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/carvercounty/latest/carverco_mn/0-0-0-12393.
