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Permit Applications
All fees are determined by our fee schedule. Contact the Fire and Building Safety Division at 763-635-1060 before sending payment for a permit. We accept cash, check, and major credit cards ($2,500 maximum).
Note: There is a penalty for starting construction prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Below is a list of all residential building permits for the City of Elk River. Contact the Fire & Building Safety Division at 763-635-1060 if you have questions or need assistance applying for a permit.
Please note that applications submitted online or via email will be processed within 1 - 2 business days (subject to change without notice). You will be contacted for payment information when the permit is ready to be issued.
- Addition *
- Basement *
- Building - Residential *
- Deck/Porch *
- Demolition **
- Excavation/Filling **
- Fireplace or Fireplace Submit Online
- Garage *
- Mechanical or Mechanical Submit Online
- Plumbing or Plumbing Submit Online
- Pool *
- Reroof or Reroof Submit Online
- Residing or Residing Submit Online
- Septic *
- Sewer and Water or Sewer and Water Submit Online (Repairs **)
- Sign - Permanent *
- Sign - Temporary *
- Street Disruption (please submit 1 set of plans) **
- Windows/Doors or Windows/Doors Submit Online
* Requires Plan Review - Submit two copies of plans
** Requires Approval
Below is a list of all commercial building permits for the City of Elk River. Contact the Fire & Building Safety Division at 763-635-1060 if you have questions or need assistance applying for a permit.
Note: All commercial permit applications require review.
- Building - Commercial *
- Demolition
- Excavation/Filling *
- Fire Alarm
- Fire Sprinkler Inspection *
- Mechanical *
- Plumbing *
- Reroof or Reroof Submit Online
- Residing or Residing Submit Online
- Septic *
- Sewer and Water
- Sign - Permanent *
- Sign - Temporary *
- Street Disruption *
- Windows/Doors or Windows/Doors Submit Online
* Requires plans submitted
View the Commercial Permit Application Requirements for further information on requirements.
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. All of the instructions on how to set up an account and apply for a permit can be found on their website.
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Bob Ruprecht
Building OfficialPhone: 763-635-1060
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Fire and Building Safety
Physical Address
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330