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UPDATE ON PERMIT SERVICES | COVID-19
In order to comply with the most recent recommendations about social distancing we have decided to temporarily close all City facilities to the public (including City Hall).
Residential Building Inspections
Building inspections within occupied residences are suspended. Exterior inspections will continue for exterior work. This will continue until June 30, and is subject to change. City staff will work with residents on a case-by-case basis for interior inspections, with a focus on upholding the CDC guidelines.
If you have additional questions, comments or concerns please contact us by:
- Emailing permits@burnsvillemn.gov
- Calling 952-895-4444
Commercial Inspections
Commercial inspections will continue as normal until further notice and follow CDC guidelines for social distancing.
We know that there will likely continue to be changes as the situation changes and we will continue to communicate with you as quickly as possible. For the most up-to-date information regarding the City’s response to COVID-19 please visit www.burnsvillemn.gov/covid19.
Residential Permits & Licenses
- Block Party Permit
- Boulevard Tree Permit
- Electrical Permit
- Firearm Purchase & Transfer Permit
- Kennel Licenses & Pet Requirements
- Manufactured Home Installation Permit
- Mechanical Permit
- On-Street Parking Permit
- Plumbing Permit
- Recreational Bon Fire Permit
- Residential Building Permit
- Residential Rental License
- Roofing, Siding, Windows & Doors Permit
- Short-Term Vacation Rental License
- Solar Panel Installation
Commercial Permits & Licenses
- Adult Business License
- Commercial Building Permit
- Contractor License (Required for Mechanical Contractors)
- Electrical Permit
- Fire Building Permits
- Firework Sale & Display Permits
- Food Truck Information
- Gambling License
- Kennel License
- Liquor License
- Mechanical Permit
- Plumbing Permit
- Prescribed/Open Burn Permit
- Reseller/Pawn License
- Residential Rental License
- Sign Permits
- Solar Panel Installation
- Solicitors, Peddlers, Transient Merchants & Mobile Vendors License
- Therapeutic Massage License
- Tobacco License
- Tree Contractor License
- Vending in Parks Permit
Event Permits & Licenses
Getting a Permit or License
Permits and licenses are needed to ensure that safety standards are met. Applications should be submitted well in advance of the scheduled project. This will allow time for City staff to offer assistance and have everything issued in a timely manner.
Call Before You Dig
Contact Gopher State One Call before starting any excavation project. Whether the project is large or small, if you are using machine-powered equipment or just a shovel and rake to plant a garden, get your work area marked to help you dig safely while avoiding costly damages to underground utilities. To file a locate request call 811 or 651-454-0002.
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Inspections
Various inspections are required for all building permits. An orange "inspection record card" will be issued to identify the inspections that are required for each project. The card must stay on the site until a final inspection has been completed. City inspectors will inspect a project several times during the course of construction. To schedule an inspection contact the Building Inspections Department between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 952-895-4444.
Permit History
Looking for permits that have been pulled for a particular property in the past? You may do a permit search by address, contractor, etc. or submit a public data request to obtain that information.