Permits and Licensing

**The City of Elk River no longer requires pet licensing.**

Administrative Permits - Contact: 763.635.1000
Burn Permit
Peddler, Solicitor, Transient Merchant
Fireworks
Special Event
Kennel - private or commercial
THC
Massage Therapist
Tobacco
Mobile Food Units

Building Permits - Contact: 763.635.1060

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Environmental Permits - Contact: 763.635.1000
Floodplain
Wetland Conservation Act
Shoreland

Parks and Recreation Permits - Contact: 763.635.1150
Outdoor Facility Use Application
Shelter Reservation
Planning Permits - Contact 763.635.1035
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Police Department Permits - Contact: 763.635.1260
Landowner’s Permission Slip - to hunt
Police Reserve Application
Permit to Purchase - handgun

Rental Dwelling Licenses - Contact 763.635.1111
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