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City Ordinance 440 requires that anyone getting a building, plumbing, or mechanical permit in the City be licensed. The only exception is for building owners getting permits for their own property.

If a contractor has a state license, such as a plumber or residential homebuilder, remodeler or roofer, a city license is not required when the contractor is doing work authorized by their state license. State licensed contractors are required to provide a copy of their state license.

City licenses can be obtained on a yearly basis for a fee of $80 or on a per job basis for a fee of $15. Annual licenses expire on December 31 of each year.

To get a city license, an applicant must fill out an application provided by the city and provide proof of the following:

  1. For mechanical permits only, if you have a State Bond, then insurance information is not required.
  2. Workers compensation insurance owned and maintained by the licensee.
  3. Proof by proper certificate or insurance contract that such contractor maintains public liability insurance in the amount of not less than $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident for bodily injury and $5,000.00 for any property damage liability.
  4. A statement of the experience and ability in mechanical work including such references as the city may from time to time require. Evidence of qualifications may include a similar license issued by a city, county, or agency of the State of Minnesota. (Mechanical Contractors only)

City licenses are issued over the counter with a completed application, the information requested above, and the appropriate fee. There are no waiting periods.

Applications can be submitted in person, by fax at 952-935-1834, or by mail. They can also be submitted at the time of submitting a permit application and paid at the time of permit issuance.

For more information, contact at 952-548-6320.