Minneapolis, MN Building Safety: Building Permits (2026)

The Minneapolis building official administers all Title 5 permits, building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and a permit becomes invalid if work hasn't commenced within 180 days of issuance or sits stopped or abandoned for any consecutive 180-day period. Owners must hold the required state or city licenses before work begins, and no new permit issues for work already covered by an active one. Inspectors may enter, examine, and survey premises only after obtaining the occupant's or owner's consent; without consent and with probable cause, the city must apply to the court for an administrative or other search warrant. A certificate of occupancy is required before any covered building may be occupied.