Application

• Contact Minneapolis 311
• Ask them to set up a "permit question" case for you

Plumbing permit application

• See Plumbing permit application
• See Plumbing fee schedule
• See Plumbing plan submittal requirements

Many projects require more than one permit. To find out which permits you need for your project, contact Minneapolis 311.

Projects that need a permit

You need a plumbing permit to:

• Replace or install fixtures (e.g., sinks, showers and tubs)
• Replace or install water piping
• Replace or install a water heater
• Install a non-testable backflow preventer device
  Note: Testable backflow device is covered under the Regulated Backflow Assembly (RBA) Program
• Connect gas appliances (e.g., stoves, dryers or fireplaces) to gas piping

You need a mechanical permit to:

• Connect a furnace
  Note: A licensed contractor must get the permit and perform the work to connect the gas to the furnace. Find a licensed contractor 

Learn about projects that do not need a permit

Emergency repairs

You can do an emergency repair without first getting the necessary permit. After you complete the work, you must get the permit within a reasonable timeframe.

Licensing requirements

A homeowner can apply for a permit to perform plumbing work on a property if they are the occupant of a:

• Single-family detached dwelling
• Single-family attached dwelling

Note: See the definition of single-family detached and attached dwellings in Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, Section 89.30.

See Minneapolis Ordinance Section 89.30

The City of Minneapolis issues licenses to plumbing contractors. A contractor applying for a license must either:

• Hold a City of Minneapolis Certificate of Competency at the master level
• Employ a tradesperson who holds this certification

Apply for a plumbing contractor business license

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