St. Paul, MN

Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) - Building Permits & Inspections

How permitting works in Minnesota

Minnesota cities act as the primary enforcers of the state building code. If a city has an established building department, it handles all permits; if not, the city's role is bypassed, and the developer must seek a permit directly from the state's Department of Labor and Industry.

State (DLI) permits if local department is absent.

Contact Information

Address: 375 Jackson Street, Suite 220, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Phone: (651) 266-8989
Email: DSI-BuildingPlanReview@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Office Hours: DSI Main Office/Permit Desk Hours: 8:00 am-4:00 pm (Mon - Fri), closed Weekends & Holidays (Beginning June 6, 2023 the main office will open at 9:00 am the first Tuesday of each month). Building Inspectors' Office Hours: 7:30 am-9:00 am (Mon - Fri), closed Weekends & Holidays
Website: https://www.stpaul.gov/
Permit Portal: https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/safety-inspections/building-and-construction/construction-permits-and-inspections/building-permits-inspections

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