Permits, Licenses & Forms

Permits are required before most construction-related projects may begin.  If you are unsure whether your project requires a permit, please call the Building Department at (507) 593-8317.

ePermits

Applying for a permit is easy with ePermits!  You can apply for the following permits online:

  • Building Permits
  • Plumbing & Mechanical Permits
  • Zoning Permits

All ePermit transactions are secured through PayPal (you do not need to have a PayPal account to proceed with payment).

Rebates Available!  Check our rebates page to see if your project qualifies.

Apply for a UTV or pet license on our eLicense page.

Building

  1. City Ordinance Compliance Check Application (PDF)
  2. Commercial Building Permit Application (PDF)
  3. Demolition Permit Application (PDF)
  4. MPCA Demo-Reno Notification (PDF)
  5. SAC/WAC Permit Fee Waiver Application (PDF)
  6. Property Owner Waiver (PDF)
  7. New Construction Energy Code Compliance Certificate (PDF)
  8. Residential Building Permit Application (PDF)
  9. Residential Maintenance Permit Application (PDF)

Liquor

  1. Non-Enclosed Premises Application (PDF)
  2. On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License Application (PDF)

Planning & Zoning

  1. Accessory (Shed) Permit (PDF)
  2. Conditional Use/Planned Unit Development Permit Application (PDF)
  3. Driveway Permit (PDF)
  4. Fence Permit Application (PDF)
  5. Platting Application (PDF)
  6. Pool Permit (PDF)
  7. Sign Permit (PDF)
  8. Subdivision Application (PDF)
  9. Subdivision Platting Requirements Waiver (PDF)
  10. Vacation Application (PDF)
  11. Variance - Commercial Application (PDF)
  12. Variance - Residential Application (PDF)

police

  1. Permit to Purchase a Firearm Application (PDF)

public Works (Streets & Parks)

  1. Mailbox Damage Application (PDF)
  2. Main Street Closure Application (PDF)
  3. Right-of-Way (ROW) Permit Application (PDF)

Utilities

  1. Direct Payment Authorization (PDF)
  2. Electric Meter Testing Policy (PDF)
  3. Hydrant Meter Request Application
  4. Manual Meter Read Agreement (PDF)
  5. New Utility Account Application (PDF)
  6. Utility Account Information Consent to Release (PDF)
  7. Water-Sewer Adjustment Request Form (PDF)
  8. Water-Sewer Permit Application
  9. Water Meter Add-Remove-Change Permit Application (PDF)
  10. Water Meter Test Request Form (PDF)

Miscellaneous

  1. Banner Policy-Installation Application (PDF)
  2. BINGO Permit Application (PDF)
  3. Business Assistance Application (PDF)
  4. Carnival Permit Application (PDF)
  5. Chicken License Application (PDF)
  6. Data Request Form (PDF)
  7. Facade Improvement Loan Application (PDF)
  8. Fireworks Permit Application (PDF)
  9. Hawkers-Peddlers License Application (PDF)
  10. Home Occupation Permit Application (PDF)
  11. Parade Permit Application (PDF)
  12. Pool Filling Application (PDF)
  13. Public Dance Permit Application (PDF)
  14. Temporary Pause of Refuse Service Application

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