Moving permit

You must have a permit to move any building into or within the City.

What to know

A moving permit is required when moving any building:

  • From outside Minneapolis into the City.
  • From one property address to another within the City.

Moving permits are only issued to contractors licensed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (DOT).

See Minneapolis Code of Ordinance, Title 5, Chapter IV

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