Emergency shelters

You must have a license to run an emergency shelter in Minneapolis.

Definition

An emergency shelter is a place with sleeping rooms and restrooms for individuals who are homeless. If meals are served, you need an institutional food license.

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Before you begin

Look at our information about:  

Application

Download the Emergency Shelter Application  

Fee

Find your license fee

Submit your application

Submit your application to Business Licenses & Consumer Services

If you have questions, contact:

More Information

Complaints

Report concerns about a lodging business

Disclaimer

The information on this page should serve as a guidelines only. 

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Contact us

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Community Planning & Economic Development

Phone

612-673-2080

Fax

612-673-3399

Address

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

 

Minneapolis 311

 
 

Office hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday

Environmental Health

Minneapolis Health Department

Phone

612-673-3000

Address

Public Service Center
505 Fourth Ave S, Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415