Minneapolis Permitting Note: Minneapolis requires a building permit for any fence over 7 feet tall, and any detached shed exceeding 200 square feet in floor area.
About Building Permits in Minneapolis
Building permits in Minneapolis are issued by the City of Minneapolis CPED Inspections Division. Most residential permit applications are submitted online through the ProjectDox portal at minneapolismn.gov/business-services/licenses-permits-inspections/construction-permits. Processing times for standard residential projects typically run 15 business days for standard residential review.
2020 Minnesota State Building Code. Minneapolis requires deck footings to reach a minimum depth of 42 inches — the deepest frost depth requirement of any major U.S. city.
All plan submissions use the ProjectDox portal; inspections are scheduled online or by phone.