Tents
Requirements
Our permit requirements for tents vary depending on:
- The length of time the tent will be up
- Whether the tent will have certain elements, such as:
- Electrical cords or lights
- Piping of heat or air
- Water
- Storage or sales
| You need this permit | Under these conditions |
| Building permit | If your tent is up for 180 days or more |
| Special event permit | If your tent is up for less than 180 days |
| Electrical permit | For electrical cords or lights |
| Mechanical permit | For piping of heat or air |
| Plumbing permit | For water |
| Temporary use | For storage or sales |
Read a summary of Minneapolis requirements
Tents must meet these requirements:
Disability access
The following must comply with Chapter 1341 of the Minnesota State Building Code:
- Accessibility
- Parking
- Seating
- Signs
- Ingress and egress for people with disabilities
Read Minnesota State Building Code Chapter 1341
Applications
- Download a building permit application
- Read about the state's electrical permit requirements
- Review what is needed for a mechanical permit
- See if you need a plumbing permit
- See items that need a special event permit
- See information about temporary use permits
Fees
See the Director's Fee listing
Submit your application
Submit applications at the City of Minneapolis Service Center
Get help
You can meet with a customer service representative about tent requirements.
See how to get help at the City of Minneapolis Service Center
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Contact us
Minneapolis Development Review
Community Planning & Economic Development
Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Service Center hours
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Inspection Services
Special Event Permits
Phone
612-673-3000
Address
Public Service Building505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 510A
Minneapolis, MN 55415