A building permit is needed for any new construction, remodeling, sprinkler systems, plumbing, heating, fence, deck, shed, in ground pool, or mobile home set-up. See our Permit Requirements for Common Home Improvement Projects: A Homeowner's Guide.

Staff

Property Survey LookUp

Benefits of Building Permits

Building Permit Process

Administrative Fees

Home Improvement Projects

Accessory Buildings (Sheds)    Additions and Room Finish    Basement and Room Finish    Decks and Porches    Driveways      Egress Windows (Emergency Escapes and Rescue Openings)    Fences    Garages (Attached)    Garages (Detached)    Lawn Irrigation (Residential)    Roof Vents (Residential)    Roofing (Residential)    Siding    Smoke Detectors (Residential)      Swimming Pools (Residential)    Window Replacement (Residential)

	New Home
	Application   Residential Subcontractors List   Tree Preservation      WAC and SAC Charges

Miscellaneous

Aircraft Storage Hangars      Building Demolition Permit Application      Building Relocation      Certificate of Survey      Noise Abatement Standards      Permit Application Submittal Checklist      Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ's) - Annual Test Report      Septic System Owner's Guide      Septic System Pumping/Inspection Form      Special Inspections      Stucco and Precast Stone Veneer      Carbon Monoxide Alarms

	Manufactured Homes
	Application      Manufactured Homes

	Contractor Information
	License Requirements      Contractor's License Application (for Contractors that are City licensed)      Plumbing License Registration Form

Commercial Permit Application Forms

Building Permit Application (Commercial New Building)      Sewer & Water Application (Commercial)      Subcontractors List (Commercial)      Mechanical Application (Commercial)      Plumbing Application (Commercial)      Re-Roof Application and Requirements (Commercial)      Remodeling/Addition Permit Application (Commercial)      Tenant Finish Application (Commercial)      Airport Sewer/Water Connection Worksheet      WAC and SAC Charges      Special Inspections

	Residential Permit Application Forms
	Residential Subcontractors List   Building Permit Application (Residential New Home)      Mechanical Permit Application (Residential)      Plumbing Permit Application (Residential)      Remodeling Permit Application (Residential Decks, Sheds, Additions, Swimming Pools)      Roofing/Siding Permit Application (Residential)      Window Replacement Permit Application (Residential)

	Links
	Association of Minnesota Building Officials   Board of Architecture & Engineering   Builders Association of Minnesota   Department of Commerce (Licensing and Energy)   Metropolitan Council   State Building Codes and Standards