Minnesota Septic Inspection Rule

Effective January 11, 2021 - Septic Tanks in Minnesota will be required to be pumped empty in order to complete a compliance inspection.

Although Minnesota does not have a state-wide septic inspection point-of-sale requirement, this new rule does apply to properties in counties that have this requirement or any property where the owner/seller is completing an SSTS compliance inspection.

How does this rule affect you as a seller?

If you have your property listed for sale, and there is not a current Purchase Agreement on your property, you can still be proactive in getting your septic pumped and inspected prior. This information will be helpful to you if your septic needs replacement and will speed up the transaction process if this information is already known.

How does this rule affect you as a buyer?

In many cases, the seller will pay for a septic inspection, however, they may ask the buyer. It’s important for buyers to understand the transaction process so there are no surprises.

If you have any additional questions, you can connect with one of our sales agents or find answers to FAQ’s at https://www.mnrealtor.com/blogs/mnr-news1/2021/01/08/ssts-rule-change