Fees and fines

We explain how and where to find the cost of licenses, permits, fines or citations.

Fees

Business, rental and animal licenses

Our list shows the cost for different types of licenses, including staging a public event or getting a license for a pet.

See license fees

 

Fire Inspection Services

We charge fees for inspections to ensure fire safety, including:

  • Permit fees for fire protections systems
  • Special event permits
  • Hazardous materials permits
  • Commercial building registration

See the fees for Fire Inspection Services

Fines

Administrative fines

This list shows the maximum fines for violating the City's Code of Ordinances. 

The default fine for violations of the Housing Code is $250. The default fine for violations of any other title is $200, unless there is a specific entry on this list of administrative fines. 

Repeat violations, the same type by the same person, within a 24 month period are subject to a double fine, up to $2,000.

See the list

 

 

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Administrative hearings

We explain how to appeal fees, fines and citations.

Contact us

Inspection Services Division

Regulatory Services

Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

Fax

612-673-3699

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S.
Room 510
Minneapolis, MN 55415