City of Maplewood

Building permits are required for covered building and trade work under the State Building Code.

Note: No concise public exemption list was captured; applicants should contact building staff to verify whether a project needs plans or a permit.

Building code

Minnesota State Building Code

Contractor requirements

Contractors must be properly insured and licensed by the State of Minnesota when required.

Source: Building Inspection Division ↗

1. 01
   Determine whether the permit needs plan review and gather the correct city application.
2. 02
   Submit the application by mail, in person, drop box, or email to building@maplewoodmn.gov.
3. 03
   Include complete plans and supporting materials if the project requires plan review.
4. 04
   Wait for staff review; the city emails the permit once processed.
5. 05
   Pay by check, cash in person, or credit card by phone.
6. 06
   Schedule required inspections through the Building Inspections Division.

Typical processing time: Permits not needing review may be processed faster; residential permits requiring plan review may take 3 weeks or more before ready to issue

Source: Building Inspection Division ↗

Credit card payments processed by phone with 2.5% non-refundable processing fee

• Building Inspections Division (phone)

Typical sequence: Typical sequence: application, review, issuance by email, required inspections during work, final inspection

Source: Building Inspection Division ↗