Building Permits & Resources

ePermits

Apply for Building Permits online at ePermits.

City Hall is open to the public. Please contact the Building Inspections Division at 952-826-0372 with any questions or read our FAQs.

In-Person Appointments at City Hall Only 

Many questions can be answered by calling Building Inspections staff at 952-826-0372. It's important to call Building for any building code questions.

If you prefer, you can meet with staff for services including:

  • Apply for a Permit
  • Digital Plan Review Submission
  • Pay for Permit
  • Permit Question
  • Property File

This does not include the Planning Department. Please call 952-826-0369 for an appointment with someone in Planning.

Book an in-person appointment with Building Inspections between 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Note About Demolitions

Contact Hennepin County at demo@hennepin.us to schedule a pre-demolition inspection to ensure regulated materials are removed prior to demolition per Hennepin County Ordinance 7 paragraph 2.07 B. To learn more, visit Hennepin County - Construction and Demolition Waste for Contractors

To help divert waste from landfills, Hennepin County has grants available to homeowners and developers to deconstruct buildings to salvage building materials rather than demolish them.

Licenses & Registration

Permit Checklists

  1. Commercial New Building, Building Addition (PDF)
  2. Commercial Roofing (PDF)
  3. Commercial Solar PV Systems (PDF)
  4. Commercial Tenant Finish (PDF)
  5. Residential Addition (PDF)
  6. Residential Decks (PDF)
  7. Residential Demo Moving (PDF)
  1. Residential Garage (PDF)
  2. Residential Interior Remodel (PDF)
  3. Residential New Single and Two Family Homes (PDF)
  4. Residential Retaining Wall (PDF)
  5. Residential Solar PV Systems (PDF)
  6. Residential Swimming Pool (PDF)

General Documents

  1. 2022 Edina Residential Redevelopment Contractor Accreditation List
  2. Demolition and Building Permit Signage Requirements (PDF)
  3. NOTICE to Condominium Owners
  1. Residential Construction Management Plan (PDF)
  2. Sample Neighbor Letter (PDF)
  3. Street and Public Easement Excavation Bond (PDF)

Internal Resources

  1. 2022 ERRCATS PowerPoint
  2. 50th & France District Construction Dumpster Regulation
  3. Emergency Responder Radio Coverage(PDF)
  4. Alternate Design Method Material Application (PDF)
  5. Code Compliance Meeting Requirements (PDF)
  6. Commercial Toilet Cove Base Drain Requirements (PDF)
  7. Egress Windows Well Requirements (PDF)
  8. Energy Code Compliance Certificate (PDF)
  9. Erosion and Sediment Control for Single Double Dwelling Units Policy (PDF)
  10. Fencing Regulations Handout
  11. Floodplain Development - Residential Policy (PDF)
  12. License Refuge Haulers in Edina (PDF)
  13. Parking Ramp Annual Inspection Report (PDF)
  1. Premises Identification (PDF)
  2. Residential Sewer and Water Policy (PDF)
  3. Residential Trace Wire Spec (PDF)
  4. Residential Ventilation Makeup and Combustion Air Calculations (PDF)
  5. Roofing Operations with Asphalt (Tar) Kettles (PDF)
  6. Special Structural Testing and Inspection Guidelines (PDF)
  7. Special Structural Testing and Inspection Schedule (PDF)
  8. Storm Water for Single/Double Dwelling Units (PDF)
  9. Sump Pump Discharge Connection Policy (PDF)
  10. Survey Site Plan Policy (PDF)
  11. Tree Ordinance Number 2014-25 (PDF)
  12. Water Service Sizing (PDF)