Permits & Licenses

Start the application process for a permit or license now!

If you have any questions regarding permits or licenses, please contact the Licensing Clerk at 612-782-3317.

Do I need a permit?

The following projects require a permit. Select your project to obtain the permit application required, and to see additional information.

Accessory Buildings -200 sq. ft. or less	Accessory Buildings - 201 sq. ft. or more		Additions
Alarm	Alterations		Basement Finish
Deck	Demolition		Dishwasher - Initial Installation
Drain Tile	Driveway Replacement		Driveway Expansion
Electrical	Entry Door - New Opening		Entry Door - Replacement
Exhaust Fan	Fence		Fireplace - Gas
Fireplace - Wood	Fire Suppression Systems		Footing/Foundation
Garage	Garage Door Replacement		Garbage / Recycling Container Screening or Fencing
Gas Lines	Generator		Heating/Cooling - Initial Installation
Heating/Cooling - Replacement	Interior Finish or Remodel	Irrigation	Manufactured Home
Mechanical/Heating/Cooling	New Construction		Parks Special Beer Event
Patios	Plumbing - New Lines		Plumbing - Replace Existing Lines
Porch	Radon Mitigation Systems		Recreational Fires
Retaining Walls - 4' high or less	Retaining Walls - Greater than 4' high		Right-of-Way Use
Roof- New	Roof-Overlay		Sewer
Siding	Sign-Permanent		Solar Energy Systems
Special Event	Swimming Pool		Underground Storage Tank Removal
Walkways	Water - Heater / Irrigation / Softener / Treatment - Initial Installation		Water - Heater / Irrigation / Softener / Treatment - Replacement
Windows - Above Grade	Windows - Egress		Wireless Facility

Contractor's License	Fireworks	Garbage/Recycling
Mechanical	Property Rental	Service Station
Solicitor & Transient Merchants	Tobacco/Cigarette