Permits & Licenses

Do I Need a Permit?

Permits are required for

• All new construction
• Any building addition
• Any remodeling that changes a building's structure, plumbing, mechanical or electrical system
• Any window, exterior door, or garage door replacement
• Any project that requires a property line or zoning review
• Adding insulation to your attic 
• Selling a home, condo, townhouse or duplex
• Selling a commercial building
• On-street parking during the winter
• Recreational fires
• Using the off-leash dog park
• Purchasing a gun

Please note: Please contact the Inspections Department at (952) 924-2588 to verify whether your project requires a permit.

Permits are not needed for

• Painting
• Wallpapering  
• Replacing gutters
• Installing ceramic tile, carpeting or floor coverings

What documents do I need?
Construction-related permits generally require the items listed below; however, the documents you need may vary with the project. This is a general list; if you're unsure what to bring, please call (952)924-2588.

• Project plans or blueprints
• Site plan (if you're adding to the overall footprint of your property, installing a fence or building a deck or addition)
• Method of payment (cash, credit card or checks accepted)
• Contractors will also need their MN State License and EPA Lead Safe Certificate.