Emergency shelters
You must have a license to run an emergency shelter in Minneapolis.
License application
Download the Emergency Shelter license application .
Meals
If an emergency shelter serves meals, we also require an institutional food license.
How to submit application
Submit your application to Business Licenses & Consumer Services:
- By email
- By U.S. mail
- In person
Before you begin
Before you begin, look at our instructions about how to apply for a business license.
Request accessible format
If you need help with this information, please email 311, or call 311 or 612-673-3000.
Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.
Contact us
Business Licenses & Consumer Services
Community Planning & Economic Development
Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Health Department
Environmental Health
Phone
Address
Public Service Center505 Fourth Ave S, Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415