What to know
A wrecking permit is required to demolish:
- A commercial building.
- A one or two family dwelling.
You need to hire a licensed wrecking contractor to do the work.
Wrecking permits
You must get a wrecking permit before you demolish a building in Minneapolis.
Related links
Application
Fees
Contractors
Related documents and resources
- Acknowledgement of understanding for wrecking
- Sample wrecking notification letter
- Hennepin County building reuse grants
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