City of Minneapolis, MN Permits

Building, zoning, and trade permit types administered by Minneapolis

How permitting works in Minneapolis

The Minnesota State Building Code (MN Rules chs. 1300–1370, administered by the Department of Labor and Industry) is the standard statewide; municipalities that have adopted it administer it locally, and townships may defer administration to the county. Plumbing and electrical work are permitted through DLI where no local delegation exists. Zoning and right-of-way permits are local.

Minnesota statewide code authority

Development Review

Building Permit Application

Verified official form

Building permit fees are valuation-based (job labor + materials) plus state surcharge; no flat fee is published, so none is shown here. Some simple permits (siding, re-roof, window replacement) are exempt from plan review fees. Field set is a hand-curated approximation of the City of Minneapolis application; the city now intakes most of these through its online portals. Verify against the current municipal form and fee schedule before submitting.

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Mechanical / Heating Permit Application

Verified official form

Mechanical (heating / air conditioning / HVAC) permits are city-issued and tiered by scope; no flat fee is published, so none is shown here. Field set is a hand-curated approximation of the City of Minneapolis application; the city now intakes most of these through its online portals. Verify against the current municipal form and fee schedule before submitting.

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Plumbing Permit Application

Verified official form

Plumbing permits are city-issued and priced per fixture; no flat fee is published, so none is shown here. Field set is a hand-curated approximation of the City of Minneapolis application; the city now intakes most of these through its online portals. Verify against the current municipal form and fee schedule before submitting.

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Wrecking (Demolition) Permit Application

Verified official form

A wrecking permit is required to demolish a building. Demolition may require utility disconnection sign-offs and erosion control. Field set is a hand-curated approximation of the City of Minneapolis application; the city now intakes most of these through its online portals. Verify against the current municipal form and fee schedule before submitting.

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Building Moving Permit Application

Verified official form

A moving permit is required to relocate a building. Moving a structure over city streets typically also requires Public Works coordination and utility clearances. Field set is a hand-curated approximation of the City of Minneapolis application; the city now intakes most of these through its online portals. Verify against the current municipal form and fee schedule before submitting.

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Solar Photovoltaic Permit Application

Verified official form

Rooftop / ground-mount solar needs a city building (structural) permit; the associated electrical permit is issued separately by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry (state). No flat city fee is published, so none is shown here. Field set is a hand-curated approximation of the City of Minneapolis application; the city now intakes most of these through its online portals. Verify against the current municipal form and fee schedule before submitting.

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Planning & Zoning

Fence Permit Application (7 ft or taller)

Verified official form

Minneapolis does not require a permit for fences under 7 ft tall (zoning height / placement / material rules still apply); fences 7 ft or taller require a building permit, plan review, and inspection. Pool-enclosure, electric, and barbed/razor-wire fences trigger review regardless of height. Field set is a hand-curated approximation of the City of Minneapolis application; the city now intakes most of these through its online portals. Verify against the current municipal form and fee schedule before submitting.

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Zoning Variance Application

Verified official form

Heard by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. A denied application may be appealed to the City Council within 10 days. Discretionary land-use application reviewed at a public meeting/hearing (City Planning Commission or Zoning Board of Adjustment) with CPED staff analysis. Required exhibits (site plan, survey, narrative, fee) are attached separately. Field set is a hand-curated approximation of the City of Minneapolis application; the city now intakes most of these through its online portals. Verify against the current municipal form and fee schedule before submitting.

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Conditional Use Permit Application

Verified official form

Reviewed by the City Planning Commission. A CUP that is not recorded / used within two years of approval may lapse. Discretionary land-use application reviewed at a public meeting/hearing (City Planning Commission or Zoning Board of Adjustment) with CPED staff analysis. Required exhibits (site plan, survey, narrative, fee) are attached separately. Field set is a hand-curated approximation of the City of Minneapolis application; the city now intakes most of these through its online portals. Verify against the current municipal form and fee schedule before submitting.

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Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) Application

Verified official form

Reviewed by the City Planning Commission with a City Council public hearing. Discretionary land-use application reviewed at a public meeting/hearing (City Planning Commission or Zoning Board of Adjustment) with CPED staff analysis. Required exhibits (site plan, survey, narrative, fee) are attached separately. Field set is a hand-curated approximation of the City of Minneapolis application; the city now intakes most of these through its online portals. Verify against the current municipal form and fee schedule before submitting.

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Site Plan Review Application

Verified official form

Required for the establishment or expansion of buildings / principal uses listed in the Zoning Code (Chapter 530). CPED staff review and approve final site, elevation, landscaping, and lighting plans before building permits are issued. Discretionary land-use application reviewed at a public meeting/hearing (City Planning Commission or Zoning Board of Adjustment) with CPED staff analysis. Required exhibits (site plan, survey, narrative, fee) are attached separately. Field set is a hand-curated approximation of the City of Minneapolis application; the city now intakes most of these through its online portals. Verify against the current municipal form and fee schedule before submitting.

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Land Subdivision / Plat Application

Verified official form

Land division / platting reviewed against the Land Subdivision Regulations (Title 22, Chapter 598) and the Zoning Code. Discretionary land-use application reviewed at a public meeting/hearing (City Planning Commission or Zoning Board of Adjustment) with CPED staff analysis. Required exhibits (site plan, survey, narrative, fee) are attached separately. Field set is a hand-curated approximation of the City of Minneapolis application; the city now intakes most of these through its online portals. Verify against the current municipal form and fee schedule before submitting.

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Public Works

Obstruction of Right-of-Way Permit Application

Verified official form

Required to block public right-of-way (street / lane / sidewalk), post no-parking signs, or hood parking meters. The city publishes that there is no cost for the permit; 24 hours notice is required to hood meters and 48 hours to post no-parking signs. Applied for through Roway. Field set is a hand-curated approximation of the City of Minneapolis application; the city now intakes most of these through its online portals. Verify against the current municipal form and fee schedule before submitting.

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Utility Connection / Right-of-Way Excavation Permit Application

Verified official form

Required to dig or do underground work in the public roadway / right-of-way (e.g. connecting a private utility service). Restoration to city standards is required. Field set is a hand-curated approximation of the City of Minneapolis application; the city now intakes most of these through its online portals. Verify against the current municipal form and fee schedule before submitting.

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Street Use Permit Application (Dumpster / Storage Container)

Verified official form

Required to place a dumpster or storage container in the public right-of-way. Field set is a hand-curated approximation of the City of Minneapolis application; the city now intakes most of these through its online portals. Verify against the current municipal form and fee schedule before submitting.

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Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Permit Application

Verified official form

Required when disturbing over 5,000 sq ft of soil. Field set is a hand-curated approximation of the City of Minneapolis application; the city now intakes most of these through its online portals. Verify against the current municipal form and fee schedule before submitting.

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