Business licenses

We can help you complete licensing requirements for your Minneapolis business.

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General information

We share general information about business licenses.

Alcohol and Tobacco

Minneapolis licenses over 800 restaurants, bars, distilleries, brewpubs and liquor stores.

Food licenses

You can apply for various types of food licenses.

Rental licensing

Every rental property in Minneapolis must have a license.

Cars, trucks, taxis & related services

The Licenses and Consumer Services Division approves licenses for drivers and cars prov...

Corporate and shareholders

You can apply for corporate and shareholder licenses.

Farmers markets and public events

We explain requirements for farmers markets and public events.

Food trucks and carts

We list license applications for food trucks and carts.

Lodging

You can apply for various new lodging licenses.

Restaurants & Bars

We provide information on licenses for restaurants and bars.

Sales, retail and entertainment

You can find sales, retail and entertainment business licenses.

Upcoming public hearings

April 20, 2021

May 4, 2021

See applications submitted to the Business, Inspections & Zoning (BIHZ) Committee

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Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Community Planning & Economic Development

Email Business Licenses

Phone

612-673-2080

Fax

612-673-3399

Address

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