25-1710 : Everhart - Letter to DPIS Regarding Updates on Proactive Rental Inspection (PRI) Program

Council Member Zeneta B. Everhart has sent a letter to the Commissioner of the Department of Permit and Inspection Services requesting an update on the Proactive Rental Inspection (PRI) Program. The Common Council supported this program with additional funding in the 2025–2026 City Budget, leading to the addition of new inspectors and increased activity. The letter specifically asks for data on:

• The number of units inspected to date.
• Current staffing levels for the program.
• The projected timeline for completing the first full inspection cycle.
• Updates on the development of the Certificate of Rental Compliance application.

Council Member Everhart also invited the department to present an overview of the program's progress and future goals at an upcoming Community Development Committee meeting. The item was tabled by the Common Council on 11/18/25, with the next meeting scheduled for 12/2/2025.