The first step in a rental inspection program in Parsons likely will be creation of a registration list, which could begin as early as January.
Rob Gartner, city building inspector and code enforcer, talked to city commissioners about the research he has done in other cities’ programs Thursday during a work session.
After years of intermittent discussion, the city of Parsons took a step toward instituting a rental inspection program to ensure units in town are safe for tenants. The commission approved a 2020 budget in August after adding money for a part-time building inspector with the goal of starting inspections next year.
(Read more: Parsons Sun)