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 Inspections Department at (507) 593-8358.

ePermits

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

  • Building Permits
  • Plumbing & Mechanical Permits
  • Zoning Permits
  • Water & Sewer Permits

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

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

Permit and license applications are listed by category below.  Paper copies are also available at City Hall.

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. New Home Construction 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 Permit Application (PDF)
  3. Fence Permit Application (PDF)
  4. Subdivision Application (PDF)
  5. Subdivision Platting Requirements Waiver (PDF)
  6. Vacation Application (PDF)
  7. Variance Application (PDF)

police

  1. Permit to Purchase a Firearm Application (PDF)

Streets & Parks

  1. Mailbox Damage Application (PDF)
  2. Right-of-Way (ROW) Permit Application (PDF)

Utilities

  1. Direct Payment Authorization (PDF)
  2. Electric Meter Testing Policy (PDF)
  3. Manual Meter Read Agreement (PDF)
  4. New Utility Account Application (PDF)
  5. Utility Account Information Consent to Release (PDF)
  6. Water Meter Testing Policy (PDF)
  7. Water-Sewer Adjustment Request Form (PDF)
  8. Sewer-Water Permit Application 2020

Miscellaneous

  1. Data Request Form (PDF)
  2. Banner Installation Application (PDF)
  3. BINGO Permit Application (PDF)
  4. Business Assistance Application (PDF)
  5. City Council Nomination Petition (PDF)
  6. Facade Improvement Loan Application (PDF)
  7. Fireworks Permit Application (PDF)
  8. Hawkers-Peddlers License Application (PDF)
  9. Home Occupation Permit Application (PDF)
  10. Parade Permit Application (PDF)
  11. Public Dance Permit Application (PDF)

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