Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

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shieldCriminal activity and drug dealing can reduce a community to a mere shell of what it used to be. The community's health and well-being are a direct reflection of the quality of life in the neighborhood.

The purpose of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program is to help landlords develop into effective partners in keeping our neighborhoods safe, free of criminal activity and drug dealing. We want to help responsible landlords that are seeking honest residents. We also want to help prevent dishonest residents from abusing rental housing and the neighborhoods in our communities.

The Crime Free Multi-Housing Program started in Mesa, Arizona in 1992. It has spread across the United States and Canada. It is a unique, three-phase certification program for rental properties of all sizes, including single-family rental homes.

  • Phase 1: Eight-hour program covering the following topics:
    • Legal issues for landlords
    • Effective leases
    • Recognizing drug activity
    • Effective applicant screening process
    • The eviction/unlawful detainer process
    • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
    • Terrorism awareness and preparedness
  • Phase 2: Crime prevention inspection of your rental property
  • Phase 3: Crime prevention meeting for your tenants

Next Scheduled Course

The next Crime Free Multi-Housing Program landlord/property manager training class will be held on Tuesday, October 29, from 8 am - 5 pm.  Registrants must attend the full day to receive a certificate of completion.  The class is free, but you must register below. 

Register for the Crime Free Multi-Housing training

For more information contact Crime Free Multi-Housing Program Coordinator or call 218.299.5143. 

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