Permits & Licenses
Permits
To obtain a permit, download and complete the application and email to Maria Jimenez. Some permits require you to submit additional documents or obtain additional permits, so read the application carefully.
Anyone applying for a commercial permit must submit both a hard copy and a digital copy. Digital copies can be emailed to Maria Jimenez in the City Inspections Department.
- Building Permit (PDF)
- Commercial Fire Alarm Installation / Repair ** (PDF)
- Commercial Fire Sprinkler Installation / Repair ** (PDF)
- Commercial Propane Tank Permit (PDF)
- Conditional Use Permit Application (PDF)
- Cottageville Park Fire Pit Permit (PDF)
- Driveway / Parking Lot / Sidewalk / Curb (PDF)
- Dumpster Permit Application (PDF) or Request a Dumpster Permit Online
- Electrical Permit - Commercial (PDF)
- Electrical Permit - Residential (PDF)
- Fence Permit Application (PDF)
- Filming Permit (PDF)
- Fireworks Permit (PDF)
- Mechanical Permit Application (PDF)
- Nonprofit Peddling or Solicitation (PDF)
- Parade Permit (PDF)
- Permit for Overload Vehicle (PDF) or Request a Permit for an Overload Vehicle Online
- Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)
- ROW / Utility Excavation Permit (PDF)
- Sign Permit Application (PDF)
- Site Plan Review Application (PDF)
- Street Closing Permit Application (PDF)
- Tent Permit (PDF)
- Underground Tank Removal Permit * (PDF)
- Utility Permit Application (PDF)
- Zoning Application (PDF)
*Fee: $45, plus additional $30 if second inspection is required.
**Permit fees are calculated based off of project valuation.
Residential Building - Helpful Handouts
- New Construction and Additions Requirements (PDF)
- Deck Requirements (PDF)
- Radon Control Systems (PDF)
- Garage Planning (PDF)
- Constructing a Porch (PDF)
- Tips for Hiring a Contractor
Building Code
2020 Minnesota State Building Code
Commercial Building - Helpful Handouts
- Tenant Finish Requirements (PDF)
- New Construction and Additions Requirements (PDF)
- Commercial Building Code Analysis Form (PDF)
- Residential Building Plan Review Submittal List for New Construction or Additions (PDF)
- Metropolitan Council SAC Determination Required
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Plumbing Plan Review Approval
- Hennepin County Environmental Health plan review approval(if any food preparation is taking place or food is being served)
Licenses
If you have a question about whether you need a license or you need more information about licensing, contact City Hall.
Mobile Food Unit Event Registration
Any mobile food unit used by a Hopkins business or public property for a special event must be registered. The Hopkins business or special event applicant should complete this online registration form.