Building permits in Minneapolis, MN

Short answer: In Minneapolis, permits are issued by City of Minneapolis Community Planning & Economic Development, Construction Code Services; of the 6 common projects we checked, 0 always need a permit, 1 do not, and 3 depend on the details (2 unverified).

Permitting authority: City of Minneapolis Community Planning & Economic Development, Construction Code Services. Minnesota uses a statewide building code (Minnesota Rules 1300.0120 lists permit exemptions). Exempt work must still meet zoning.

Permit rules in Minneapolis
Project	Answer	Verified
Deck	Depends on your project No permit for a deck that is freestanding, under 30 in high, not attached to a structure with frost footings and not serving the main entran…	2026-10-19
Fence	No permit required No building permit for fences up to 7 ft high. Taller fences need one.	2026-10-19
Interior / bathroom remodel	Depends on your project Cabinets, countertops, floor tile and replacing sink faucets or toilets need no permit if supply lines and piping are not altered. Piping, w…	2026-10-19
Roof replacement	Unverified, confirm locally We did not find an official Minneapolis statement on reroofing permits.	2026-10-19
Shed	Depends on your project No permit for a one-story tool or storage shed under 200 sq ft. Larger sheds need one.	2026-10-19
Water heater replacement	Unverified, confirm locally We did not find an official Minneapolis statement on water heater replacement permits.	2026-10-19

Fee schedule: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/business-services/licenses-permits-inspections/construction-permits/exempt-from-permit/

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Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.