Explore this section

• Truth in Housing
  Before you sell your house, a truth in housing evaluation is required. 
• Certificate of Occupancy
  A certificate is required for new buildings and occupancy changes.
• Code Compliance
  Property Condemned? Follow this process to be in compliance.
• Competency Cards
  Trade professionals are required to obtain this card to work within the City.
• Elevators, Escalators and Related Devices
  Inforamtion on elevator permits, inspections, and billing. 
• Green Building
  Sustainable building practices are encouraged and can have financial incentives.
• Plan Review
  Construction plans need to be examined and approved before a permit is issued. 
• Construction Code Services (CCS) forms

Property information

To look up building and zoning information, inspections history, and other information about a Minneapolis property, search Property Information.

2020 Building Code adoption

Minnesota adopted new building codes in 2020. The 2020 MN Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code took effect on April 6th, 2020. For details on which codes this effects and what you need to know for pulling permits, please read the Building Code Update .