Permit Required? Required
Typical Fee Range $200–$600 Required for any pool deeper than 24 inches. Includes building and trade fees.
Fee Method Valuation-based
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What's Required in Minneapolis

  • Required for all in-ground pools and above-ground pools over 24 inches deep
  • Safety barrier (fence) at least 4 feet tall required for all pools
  • Gates must be self-closing and self-latching with the latch on the pool side
  • Electrical permit mandatory for pump bonding and underwater lighting
  • Site plan must show 10-foot minimum setback from any structures
  • Engineered plans required for in-ground shell construction

How to Get a Pool Permit in Minneapolis

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Step 1: Site Plan

Identify pool location ensuring 10-foot setbacks from structures.

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Step 2: ProjectDox Submission

Upload engineered plans and safety details via ProjectDox.

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Step 3: Plan Review

Await structural and safety approval (typically 15 business days).

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Step 4: Fee Payment

Pay building and trade permit fees online.

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Step 5: Multi-stage Inspections

Schedule Belly (Steel), Bonding (Electrical), and Final Safety inspections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, any pool 24 inches or deeper requires building and trade permits.
Total fees start around $200 and vary by valuation and trade permits.
A 4-foot (48-inch) tall barrier with self-latching gates is mandatory.