Do I need a permit for an interior or bathroom remodel in Minneapolis, MN?

Short answer: It depends on the details for an interior or bathroom remodel in Minneapolis, MN (for example: Like-for-like: no permit).

Last verified: 2026-10-19 · Confidence: medium · Status: Verified from official source

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.

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Cabinets, countertops, floor tile and replacing sink faucets or toilets need no permit if supply lines and piping are not altered. Piping, wiring or structural changes need permits.

What changes the answer

Like-for-like: no permit

Cost

Fee not extracted; see Minneapolis construction permit fees. Unverified, confirm locally

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

Where to apply

City of Minneapolis Construction Code Services (online permits)

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. See also: how to apply for a building permit.