The City has developed FAQs and Guidance for Local Businesses during the current COVID-19 crisis. Here is the application for Temporary Outdoor Dining.
Business Licenses
Counterless Service
Our office transitioned to counterless service on March 16, 2020. For questions, payment, or to speak with an inspector, please call Business Licenses at 612-673-2080.
Bienvenidos a Business Licenses Nuestra oficina se está cambiando a una temporada sin servicio, de ventanilla, efectivo el Lunes 16 de Marzo. Para preguntas, pagos, o para platicar con un inspector, por favor, llame a Business Licenses al 612-673-2080.
Ku soo dhawaada xarunta ganacsiga shatiyada Xanuunaka socda owgii, wixii ka biloowda March 16, 2020, shaqaalahu lama kuli doonaan ganacsatada kafool-kafool. Wixii suaal ah ee aad qabto ama hadaad doonaysid in aad la hadashid (Inspector) kormeere fadlan soo wac 612-673-2080.
ማስታወቂያ እንክዋን ብስላም ወደ ሲቲ ሜንያፖሊስ ንግድ ፈቃድ መስጫ ቢሮመጣቹህ:: በኮረና ቫይርስ ምክንያት ይህ ቢሮ ለደንበኞች ተዘግታል:: ጥያቄ ወይም ገንዘብ ለመክፍል እባክዎን 612 673 2080 ይድውሉ::
Siab Tos Txais Koy Tuaj Rau Business Licenses Peb lub chaw haujlwm tabtom pib hloov mus rau qhov hu ua Counterless Service (Tsis Muaj Neeg Nyob Ntawm Pab) pib hnub Monday, March 16. Yog muaj lus nug, them nyiaj, lossis xav nrog ib tug neeg kuaj xyuas (inspector) tham, thov hu lub chaw Business Licenses ntawm 612-673-2080.
- Delivery and take-out only sign (PDF) English, Spanish
- Physical distancing poster (PDF) English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Oromo
- "For your safety, only ___ shoppers can be in the store at the same time" sign (PDF) English, Spanish
- All Adult Entertainment Establishments must post the "Know Your Rights" sign in locker room(s).
Bring Your Own Bag / Traiga Su Propia Bolsa
In 2020, retailers must charge a minimum five cent fee per carryout bag. Here is a summary of what you need to know.
Comerciantes deben cobrar una tarifa minima de cinco centavos por bolsa de transporte. Aquí
Meet our staff
Business Licenses Inspectors meet with neighborhood groups and the business community throughout the year. Meeting schedules are available for Business Advisory Committee and LINC (Liquor Industry & the City)
Business License Information Program (BLIP)
Brochures and videos for business owners, license applicants, and customers are available in our electronic library. Information is also available in Español, Hmoob, and Soomaaliga.
Topics include:
- Hiring a Contractor
- Hosting a Catered Event, and more.
Working to ensure the safety, health, and livability of our community through regulation, enforcement and education.
Last updated Jul 1, 2020
