Alcohol and tobacco

We provide applications and forms for alcohol and tobacco businesses.

Proposed ordinance

The proposed ordinance makes the rules easier to understand and follow. Application review will be faster and work better for the community.
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New business applications

Find all alcohol-related license and permit applications.

Additional applications

You can apply for an additional license.

Change in owner, officer or operations

Complete an application if you have a change in owners, officers, managers or operations.

Business forms

See forms for your liquor license application.

Alcohol service resources

We have training materials for businesses that serve alcohol.

Adult entertainment

We share information about industry-related laws.

Tobacco dealers

Tobacco dealers in Minneapolis need a license.

Liquor Industry and the City

Members of the liquor community and City staff share information at LINC meetings.

Business, Inspections & Zoning (BIHZ) committee

We approve all alcohol license applications.
See meeting schedule

Contact us

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Community Planning & Economic Development

Email Business Licenses

Phone

612-673-2080

Fax

612-673-3399

Address

Public Service Building 
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415