Permits & Licenses
Permits
To obtain a permit, download and return the application to the address noted on it. Some permits require you to submit additional documents or obtain additional permits, so read the application carefully.
Anyone applying for a commercial permit must submit both a hard copy and a digital copy. Digital copies can be emailed to Maria Jimenez in the City Inspections Department.
- Building Permit (PDF)
- Commercial Fire Alarm Installation / Repair ** (PDF)
- Commercial Fire Sprinkler Installation / Repair ** (PDF)
- Commercial Propane Tank Permit (PDF)
- Conditional Use Permit Application (PDF)
- Cottageville Park Fire Pit Permit (PDF)
- Driveway / Parking Lot / Sidewalk / Curb (PDF)
- Dumpster Permit Application (PDF) or Request a Dumpster Permit Online
- Electrical Permit - Commercial (PDF)
- Electrical Permit - Residential (PDF)
- Fence Permit Application (PDF)
- Filming Permit (PDF)
- Fireworks Permit (PDF)
- Mechanical Permit Application (PDF)
- Nonprofit Peddling or Solicitation (PDF)
- Parade Permit (PDF)
- Permit for Overload Vehicle (PDF) or Request a Permit for an Overload Vehicle Online
- Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)
- ROW / Utility Excavation Permit (PDF)
- Sign Permit Application (PDF)
- Site Plan Review Application (PDF)
- Street Closing Permit Application (PDF)
- Tent Permit (PDF)
- Underground Tank Removal Permit * (PDF)
- Utility Permit Application (PDF)
- Zoning Application (PDF)
*Fee: $45, plus additional $30 if second inspection is required.
**Permit fees are calculated based off of project valuation.
Residential Building - Helpful Handouts
- New Construction and Additions Requirements (PDF)
- Deck Requirements (PDF)
- Radon Control Systems (PDF)
- Garage Planning (PDF)
- Constructing a Porch (PDF)
- Tips for Hiring a Contractor
Building Code
2020 Minnesota State Building Code
Commercial Building - Helpful Handouts
- Tenant Finish Requirements (PDF)
- New Construction and Additions Requirements (PDF)
- Commercial Building Code Analysis Form (PDF)
- Residential Building Plan Review Submittal List for New Construction or Additions (PDF)
- Metropolitan Council SAC Determination Required
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Plumbing Plan Review Approval
- Hennepin County Environmental Health plan review approval(if any food preparation is taking place or food is being served)
Licenses
If you have a question about whether you need a license or you need more information about licensing, contact City Hall.
Mobile Food Unit Event Registration
Any mobile food unit used by a Hopkins business or public property for a special event must be registered. The Hopkins business or special event applicant should complete this online registration form.