Minneapolis permits
By Mario Bailey Last checked 2026-06-18 · 2 official sources
Verified against official sourcesCity of Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development
- 505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320, Minneapolis, MN 55415
- Phone: 612-673-3000
- Email: Development@minneapolismn.gov
- Official permit page
- Permit portal
- Official fee schedule
Look up a permit in Minneapolis
Minneapolis runs an online permit portal. Many local portals let you check application status, search permit records, and view inspection results without calling the office.
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Permitting activity in Minneapolis
In 2024, Minneapolis authorized permits for 452 new residential housing units (65 single-family, 387 in multi-family buildings), valued at $151M , down from1,528 the year before. That works out to about 1 permits per 1,000 residents. It is a useful gauge of how busy the local permit office is.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual data · population 433,111.
About Minneapolis
Minneapolis has about 203,217 housing units. The median home is valued at $345,600, against a median household income of $80,269. About 48% of homes are owner-occupied, and the typical home was built around 1950. Older housing stock usually means more renovation, electrical, and plumbing permits.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year.