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Crime Free Multi-Housing

This Crime Free Multi-Housing (CFMH) program is only available for landlords/property owners that manage/own properties in Olmsted County. If you submit an exam in order to be issued a CFMH certificate, and you do not own property in Olmsted County, there are no guarantees our certificate program meets the legal requirements of your jurisdiction.

Crime Free Multi-Housing program can be completed online by viewing the videos below. Once you have watched the 9-part part video series below, please download and complete the exam at the link below.

Sheriff's Office Crime Free Multi-Housing Exam

Upon completion of this Landlord Public Safety Seminar, the Online version exam, please submit it to Olmsted County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention for grading.

  • Submit the completed exam to our office via mail along with the $75.00 fee. Otherwise, email chris.anderson@OlmstedCounty.gov for in-person drop-off instructions.

Mailing address: 

Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Division

1550 50th Street SE

Rochester, MN 55904

  • The fee for the exam is $75.00. Cash or check payments are accepted. Checks may be made payable to the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office.
  • A passing grade of 70% is required. The fee covers two attempts to pass the exam. Should further attempts be necessary, another $75.00 fee will be due.
  • Our office will notify you of your test results. Your completion certificate will be emailed to you.

The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office encourages owners and/or managers of rental property to participate in the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. The Olmsted County/Rochester Crime Free Multi-Housing Program instructs property owners and managers on how to keep illegal activity off their property. This, in turn, creates a more stable community and neighborhood, benefiting renters as well as property owners.

Online Crime Free Multi-Housing Program Video Presentation

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Landlord Seminar 2023 Part 1

Landlord Seminar 2023 Part 2

Landlord Seminar 2023 Part 3

Landlord Seminar 2023 Part 4

Landlord Seminar 2023 Part 5

Landlord Seminar 2023 Part 6

The Crime Free Multi-Housing Program delivers two important messages

  • Effective property management can have a major impact on the health of a community. There are accessible, legitimate techniques that can be used to prevent or stop the spread of illegal activity on rental property.
  • The program teaches property managers their responsibilities in working with the police and neighbors to keep drugs and other illegal activity out of their rental properties.

The course content includes

  • Rental Agreements - Approaches that will strengthen the ability to evict drug house tenants; use of Crime Free Lease Addendum.
  • Ongoing Management - How to manage property in a way that discourages illegal behavior and ensures early warning should it occur; how to build an apartment community, within multi-family complexes.
  • Warning Signs of Illegal activity - Identifying drugs and clandestine labs; understanding the behavior associated with dealing, distribution, and growing. Also includes an overview of local gang activity, graffiti, and warning signs.
  • Eviction - The options, process, the practical application in various legal situations.
  • Working with the Police - What to expect, what not to expect, how to get maximum cooperation; an introduction to community policing.
  • Section 8 (Subsidized Housing) - The rights and responsibilities are different from the typical private rental situation. The training gives additional information for preventing illegal activity with tenants whose rent is subsidized.
  • Working with the Fire Department - Maintaining life safety and fire awareness.

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