COVID-19 City Services
The city of Brooklyn Park facilities (except police stations) are currently closed. The fire and police departments will remain fully operational The goal is to promote social distancing and reduce the number of large gatherings. Residents can still do city business online, by phone or email, or through our physical dropbox.
Please see below for the best way to do business and contact city staff.
Assessing
Assessing Counter
Services available through the website, phone, email, mail, or physical dropbox.
Phone:
763-493-8175
Email:
assessing@brooklynpark.org
Assessing Inspections
No interior inspections will be conducted on all property types (Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Apartments).
If you live in a neighborhood that is being reviewed this year, you will receive a postcard from the city in the mail. We are requesting that homeowners provide home details on our assessing questionnaire.
Phone:
763-493-8175
Email:
assessing@brooklynpark.org
Homestead
Homestead applications can be dropped off in a sealed envelope at City Hall in the secure box also used for Utility Billing.
Click here to download the homestead application >
Building Permits and Inspections
Services available through the website, phone, email, mail, or physical dropbox. Some in-home inspections will be delayed.
Webpage:
Learn more about permits and inspections >
Phone:
763-488-6379
Email:
BPBldgCode@brooklynpark.org
Business Licensing
Services available through the website, phone, email, mail, or physical dropbox.
Phone:
763-493-8121
Email:
bplicense@brooklynpark.org
Conference Rooms
No reservations are available until further notice.
Email:
communications@brooklynpark.org
Data Requests (city clerk)
Continue to use the City website for data requests.
Webpage:
Click here to request data online >
Phone:
763-493-8180
Email:
devin.montero@brooklynpark.org
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Walk-In services are no longer available at this DMV location.
A Secure Drop Box can now be used for the following services:
- Vehicle Tabs with your renewal notice and fees
- Watercraft, ATV, OHM, ORV & Snowmobile Renewals with renewal card and fees
Beginning May 18th appointments are required Monday through Friday for the following services:
- Vehicle Tabs – If you do not have a pre-bill or someone else is purchasing the tabs, complete this form
- Vehicle Tabs – If you have more than 3 vehicle renewals
- Vehicle Tabs for Lease Extensions
- Vehicle Title Transfers and New to State
- Duplicate Tabs or License Plates – Only complete, unaltered, signed applications with correct fees submitted will be processed.
- Disability Parking Certificates – Only complete, unaltered, signed applications with correct fees will be processed.
- Medical Certificates and Self-Certifications
- Duplicate Minnesota Titles
- Special Plate Applications
- Clear Salvage Transactions
- Watercraft, ATV, OHM, ORV & Snowmobile Title and Transfer Services
- Dealer Work Process
- By Appointment only to drop off work – Dealer work will no longer be processed at the counter as a walk up service
- Work will be processed in the order that we receive it
- Paperwork must be complete and include copies to be stamped and returned when completed – (We no longer will provide copies of paperwork)
- Types of payment accepted are Business Check, Cashiers Check, Money Order or Cash – No Counter/Starter, Second Party or Out of State Checks accepted. Checks should be made payable to The City of Brooklyn Park and must include a current phone number
- Dealer will be contacted by phone when work is completed to arrange for pick up. You will be asked to call when parked outside City Hall to pick up your work.
- Duplicate Driver’s License – Lost, Stolen or Change of Address Only – No Changes to REAL ID or Enhanced Driver’s License or ID can be processed in this office.
*Minnesota has an extension for REAL ID enforcement, allowing Federal agencies to accept driver’s licenses and identification cards from Minnesota at Federal facilities, nuclear power plants and federally regulated commercial aircraft until October 1, 2021. Also, Gov. Walz signed a bill into law March 28 that provides an extension for Minnesotans whose driver’s licenses or ID cards expire during the peacetime emergency. The expiration dates for these licenses will be extended for two months after the month the peacetime emergency ends.
NOTE: The Deputy Registrar reserves the right to not process any transaction if information is missing or incorrect. This may require an additional appointment to be scheduled to complete a service. Please arrive with your paperwork prepared and expect longer wait times.
Phone:
763-488-6366
(General Motor Vehicle questions)
763-424-8191
(Curbside Pickup)
More info on Driver and Vehicle Services
Dvs.dps.mn.gov
Economic Development Authority
Virtual meetings will be accessible to public. Services available through the website, phone, email, mail, or physical dropbox.
Phone:
763-493-8050
Email:
communications@brooklynpark.org
Environmental Health
Environmental Health is enforcing Governor’s Executive Order. by responding to complaints. Includes restaurants, food establishments and pools.
Webpage:
Learn more about Environmental Health >
Phone:
763-493-8072
Email:
communications@brooklynpark.org
Code Compliance
Services available through the website, phone, email, mail, or physical dropbox. Expect some modifications such as increased timelines for compliance (including exterior maintenance, long grass, etc.)
Phone:
763-493-8072
Email:
communications@brooklynpark.org
Front Desk
The City hall main line will continue to be staffed from 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Please direct general questions here and we will respond as soon as possible.
Leave a Message:
Click the ‘leave a message’ bar in the corner of your screen.
Phone:
763-424-8000
(8 am – 5 pm)
Email:
communications@brooklynpark.org
Deliveries to City Hall
All deliveries will be accepted at the Police Department until further notice.
Email:
communications@brooklynpark.org
Housing Services
Loans and resource connection services available through the website, phone, email, mail, or physical dropbox.
Webpage:
Learn more about housing services >
Phone:
763-493-8054
Email:
communications@brooklynpark.org
Notary Services
Notary services are unavailable. Please contact us with questions.
Phone:
763-493-8180
Email:
devin.montero@brooklynpark.org
Planning
Planning Commission
Virtual meetings will be accessible to public.
Phone:
763-493-8051
Email:
communications@brooklynpark.org
Planning Services
Planning cases and customer service available through the website, phone, email, mail, or dropbox.
Phone:
763-493-8051
(Planning Director)
763-493-8069
(Senior Planner)
Email:
communications@brooklynpark.org
Recreation & Parks
Recreation & Parks Facilities
CAC, Zanewood and the Sports Dome are closed until further notice. Edinburgh USA and Brookland Golf Park are open.
Phone:
763-493-8333
(8 am – 5 pm)
Recreation & Parks Registration
Registration is still available over the phone or online.
Webpage:
Click here to register online >
Email:
communications@brooklynpark.org
Phone:
763-493-8333
(8 am – 5 pm)
Recreation Programs, Activities & Events
All programs, activities and events for the next 2 weeks are canceled immediately with reevaluation by April 1. Active Aging Resource Fair April 15 is canceled. Refunds & credits are being issued at the CAC front desk. Notifications are being emailed and called to participants.
Phone:
763-493-8333
(8 am – 5 pm)
Rental licenses and inspections
Proactive interior inspections at rental properties are suspended until further notice. Other services available through the website, phone and email.
Phone:
763-493-8121
Email:
bplicense@brooklynpark.org
Utilities
Payments
Phone:
763-493-8185
Service Call
Assistance for the following is still available: No water, sewer back up, significant property damaging leaks, installing meters for new construction, manual meter reads for starting or closing an account.
Phone:
763-493-8185
Sewer and Water
The public utilities division handles water main breaks, sanitary sewer system problems, and meter issues.
*Note: Unless water is actively leaking out of a meter, all water meter appointments requiring in-home visits will be postponed until further notice. Services for water shutoffs and deliveries of meter horns will still be available to the public.
Phone:
763-493-8099