Permits and license information
Learn more about getting permits and licenses related to planning and development, building, businesses, engineering, fire and more.
Permits and license categories
Building Permits
- Commercial, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, Sewer & Water, Permanent Signs, Demolition, and Moving Permits
- Licensed Contractors – Plumbing, Mechanical, Sign Hanger, Sewer/Water
Business Licenses & Permits
- Alcohol, Beekeeping, Body Art, Peddler, Food, Gambling, Garbage Hauler, Home Business, Lodging, Massage, Rental Dwellings, Special Events, Swimming Pools, Temporary Signs, Tobacco
Planning & Development
- Development Plans, Site Plan Reviews, Conditional Use Permits, Variance to Zoning & Sign Code, Rezoning & Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Preliminary & Final Plats, and Zoning Letters
Fire Permits
- Fire Suppression/Sprinkler System, Alarm System, Tent/Canopy, Storage Tank, Fuel Dispensing System, Gas Cylinder, Fireworks Sales
Engineering Permits
- Driveways, Small/Macro Cell Towers, Transportation, Excavators & Operators
Department of Motor Vehicles
Our local DMV offers many services, but we do NOT renew driver’s licenses. For that service, please find your nearest Hennepin County service center.
Meet Our Inspections & Environmental Health Manager
Jason Newby
Manages team responsible for responding to code complaints,
inspections of restaurants, convenience stores, food trucks, hotels,
and public swimming pools.