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Minneapolis Development Review
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Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 673-3000

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• Permits Overview
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  • Completion of Work
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  • Site Plans
  • What Do I Need to Know About Permits?
  • When do I NOT need a permit?
  • Zoning Approval
• Building Permits
• Electrical Permits
• Elevator Permits
• Environmental Permits
• Mechanical/Heating Permits
• Plumbing Permits
• Sign Permits
  • 2013 Sign Fee Schedule
• Soil Erosion Permits
• Street Use Permits
• Wrecking/Moving Permits
• Online Permitting
  • Home Improvement Permits Pre-Application
  • Sign-Up for Online Permits
• Interior Remodeling & Alterations
  • Converting a Single Family to a Duplex
  • Finishing a Basement
  • Finishing an Attic Space
  • Installing Smoke Alarms
• Exterior Remodeling & Alterations
  • Building a Deck
  • Building a Fence
  • Building a Garage
  • Building an Addition
  • Building or Repairing a Retaining Wall
  • Installing a Driveway
  • Installing a Sidewalk, Stoop and Stairs
  • Installing a Swimming Pool
  • Installing Egress Windows
  • Outdoor Living and Landscaping Projects - Residential
  • Replacing Windows
  • Roofing
• Green Building
  • Green Building Options Checklist

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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER

To ensure the safety, health and livability of our community, the City of Minneapolis requires permits or licenses for development, constructions, remodeling and renovation projects.  Development Review Customer Service Center staff are committed to helping contractors, developers, commercial owners, homeowners and landlords navigate the process and efficiently obtain all reviews, licenses, permits and inspections.

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New & Noteworthy

Business Licensing counter service for June 21st: Business Licensing will not have counter service in the Development Review Customer Service Center between 8:00 – 10:00 AM on Friday, June 21^st.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers.  

Process Change – No issuance of building permits to projects impacting public infrastructure before obtaining required Public Works construction permits

Director’s Fee Schedule - 2013, effective July 1st

New Mechanical Permit - Residential HVAC Replacement (Word)

How To Hire A Contractor (pdf)

Residential Contractors & Lead Certification Effective August 1, 2011

Incentives and Rebates for Dealers and Contractors

Sign Up for Online Permits

Critical Parking Permits

Pet Licenses & Off Leash Park Permits

Last updated Jun. 7, 2013

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