Building Permits and Applications

The Building Inspections Division ensures buildings are constructed safely and comply with the State of Minnesota, and local building and fire codes. The Division reviews plans, conducts on-site inspections, issues permits, approves occupancy and inspects fire disaster scenes.

Listed below are the building permits and applications processed by the Building Inspections Division.

Most forms require an in-person application at the City Center Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

For more information about building permits and applications, call 952-949-8342.

Building Permit Application [PDF]
Fire Alarms/Non-Water Suppression Permit [PDF]
Fire Code Permit Application [PDF]
Fire Sprinkler System Permit Application [PDF]
Hazardous Materials-Storage/Use Permit (2017) [PDF]
Hazardous Materials-Storage/Use Permit (2018) [PDF]
Hood/Duct Cleaning Permit Application [PDF]
Mechanical/Hvac Permit Application [PDF]
Plumbing Permit Application [PDF]
Sewer/Water Permit Application [PDF]
Sump Pump I&I Permit Application [PDF]
Wrecking Permit Application [PDF]

Listed below are the building permits and applications which can be processed electronically and do not require an in-person application.

Building Permits
Air Conditioning – New	ePermits
Air Conditioning – Replacement	ePermits
Ductwork/Heating/Ventilation Remodel – SF Only	ePermits
Furnace – New (No Gas Piping)	ePermits
Furnace – Replacement	ePermits
Furnace/AC – NEW SF (No Gas Piping)	ePermits
Furnace/AC – REPLACEMENT	ePermits
Garage Heater (No Gas Piping)	ePermits
Gas Fireplace Only (No Gas Piping)	ePermits
Gas Piping – 1 or More Openings (Contractor Only)	ePermits
Hazardous Material	ePermits
Hood/Duct Cleaning	ePermits
In-Floor Heat	ePermits
Lawn Sprinkler/Backflow	ePermits
Plumbing – New Single Family (No Gas Piping)	ePermits
Plumbing Remodel – SF Only	ePermits
Pumping – Septic	ePermits
Reroof – Residential Only	ePermits
Residing – SF (No Stucco Permits)	ePermits
Sump Pump I&I	ePermits
Temporary Heat	ePermits
Tent/Canopy – Commercial	ePermits
Tent/Canopy – Residential	ePermits
Water Heater – Replacement	ePermits
Water Softener – New	ePermits
Water Softener – Replacement	ePermits
Wet/Dry Spr System – Comm/Ind/Office - Remodel	ePermits
Window/Door Replacement – Residential Only	ePermits