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IMPORTANT UPDATE:
We are currently experiencing a high number of permit applications. Please note that your permit may take additional time to process, so please plan accordingly. We will contact you for payment when your permit is ready to be processed.
Thank you for your patience!
All fees are determined by our fee schedule. Contact the Building Safety Division at 763-635-1060 before sending payment for a permit. We accept cash, check, and major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, & Discover)
Note: There is a penalty for starting construction prior to the issuance of a building permit.
---------------------------------------- 2020 UPDATE ----------------------------------------
We are currently implementing new paperless permitting software. Please either use the "Submit Online" option (if available) or email the application and any plans or documents (PDF) electronically to Building@ElkRiverMN.gov.
*PLEASE DO NOT SEND PICTURES YOU HAVE TAKEN OF APPLICATIONS OR PLANS!*
We will contact you for payment when your permit is ready to be processed and then email you the permit and applicable documents.
Thank you for your patience as we work to serve you better!
Below is a list of all residential building permits for the City of Elk River. Contact the Building Safety Division at 763-635-1060 if you have questions or need assistance applying for a permit.
Applications submitted online or via email will typically be processed within 1 - 2 business days (subject to change without notice). We will contact you for payment information when the permit is ready to be issued.
Please understand this is our busiest time of year. Permits requiring plan review make take up to 2-3 weeks depending on 1) if a complete application was originally submitted and 2) staffing levels.
Please allow a minimum of 24 hours advance notice to schedule an inspection. We are unable to schedule same day inspections.
- Addition *
- Basement *
- Building - Residential * (New Construction Packet)
- Deck/Porch *
- Demolition **
- Fireplace or Fireplace Submit Online
- Garage/Outbuilding *
- Grading/Excavation **
- Mechanical or Mechanical Submit Online (Residential only)
- Plumbing or Plumbing Submit Online (Residential only)
- Pool *
- Reroof or Reroof Submit Online
- Residing or Residing Submit Online
- Septic * (As-Built Form)
- Sewer and Water (As-Built Form) or Sewer and Water Submit Online (Repairs **)
- Sign - Permanent *
- Sign - Temporary * - Temporary sign permits are not required until October 1, 2020
- Street Disruption *
- Windows/Doors or Windows/Doors Submit Online
* Requires Plan Review - Submit plans - Only ONE copy is needed
** Requires Approval
Below is a list of all commercial building permits for the City of Elk River. Contact the Building Safety Division at 763-635-1060 if you have questions or need assistance applying for a permit.
Please understand this is our busiest time of year. Permits requiring plan review make take up to 3 weeks depending on 1) if a complete application was originally submitted and 2) staffing levels.
Please allow a minimum of 24 hours advance notice to schedule an inspection. We are unable to schedule same day inspections.
Note: All commercial permit applications require approval
- Building - Commercial * (Commercial Permit Application Requirements)
- Demolition
- Grading/Excavation *
- Fire Alarm
- Fire Sprinkler * (any work involving 20 or more sprinklers heads must be reviewed by State)
- Mechanical *
(All Commercial/Institutional/Industrial Mechanical applications must submit plans. New buildings require engineer stamped and signed plans. Existing buildings may also require engineer stamped and signed plans) - Plumbing *
(All Commercial/Institutional/Industrial Plumbing applications must submit plans) - Reroof
- Septic *
- Sewer and Water
- Sign - Permanent *
- Sign - Temporary * Temporary sign permits are not required until October 1, 2020
- Street Disruption *
* Requires plans to be submitted
The City of Elk River does not issue electrical permits.
To apply for an electrical permit, you will need to apply through the State of Minnesota via the Department of Labor and Industry website.
For Contractors: click HERE
For Homeowners: click HERE
All of the instructions on how to set up an account and apply for a permit can be found on their website.