Wrecking / Moving Permits
The City of Minneapolis issues permits to authorize demolishing or moving a structure.
New Requirements Started April, 2014
Wrecking Permits
A wrecking permit is required to demolish: See Minneapolis Code of Ordinance, Chapter 117: Wrecking.
- A commercial building.
- A one or two family dwelling.
- Wrecking Acknowledgement of Understanding (AUW) (pdf)
- Wrecking Application Form
- Wrecking Fee Schedule
There may be additional permits and inspections required, including but not limited to a Soil Erosion Permit. When submitting a Soil Erosion Permit Application you may be required to submit an erosion control plan per Chapter 52, Erosion and Sediment Control for Land Disturbance Activities.
Licensing Requirements for Wrecking
The owner of a single family dwelling not over two stories in height may apply for a permit to do the work themselves. A signed Acknowledgement of Understanding for Wrecking (see the link to the left) is required. The owner of a commercial building must hire a wrecking contractor licensed by the City of Minneapolis Business Licensing division to obtain a permit and perform the work. View the list of Wrecking Contractors.
Moving Permits
A moving permit is required when moving any building from outside into the City of Minneapolis or within the city from another property address. See Minneapolis Code of Ordinance, Chapter 115: Building Moving. Moving Application Form (pdf)
There may be additional permits and inspections required, including but not limited to a Soil Erosion Permit. When submitting a Soil Erosion Permit Application you may be required to submit an erosion control plan per Chapter 52, Erosion and Sediment Control for Land Disturbance Activities.
Licensing Requirements for Moving
A licensed contractor must obtain the permit for moving any building into the City of Minneapolis. Moving contractors are licensed by the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation.
Last updated Jan 4, 2019
