Sidewalk repair options

Property owners must pay for repairs to the public sidewalk. See your repair options.

Your sidewalk repair options

Property owners must pay for public sidewalk repairs. There are two options for getting sidewalk repairs done.

Have the City fix your sidewalk

This is your first option.

  • You can have the City-hired contractor repair the sidewalk. 
  • This is the most common choice.
  • We'll bill you after we complete the work.

If you take no action

A City-hired contractor will repair the sidewalk and bill you afterwards.

What to know if you hire the City contractor

Hire a private contractor to fix your sidewalk

This is your second option.

  • You can hire a private sidewalk contractor to repair the sidewalk.
  • Only an insured contractor can repair public sidewalk damages.

Sidewalk work must meet our standards

The contractor must complete the work to the City standard. These standards apply to all work done in the public right-of-way.

What to know if you hire a private contractor

If you hire a private contractor

You can hire a private contractor to repair damages to your public sidewalk.

What to know

This is your other option if you choose to not have the City fix your sidewalk.

Before the contractor can start repair work, they must have: 

  • Insurance to fix sidewalks
  • An approved Sidewalk Inspection Permit

There may be other requirements as well.

Get a sidewalk inspection permit

Related resources

Sidewalk inspection permit

Contractors need a permit before doing sidewalk repair and construction work. Learn how to apply for one.

Yearly sidewalk repair projects

Every year, we repair sidewalks. Learn how we select areas to inspect and see the project area map.

Sidewalk Inspections team

Our team inspects and oversees public sidewalk repairs. We also issue sidewalk inspection permits.

Contact us

Sidewalk Inspections

Public Works

Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

Email Sidewalk Inspections

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S, Room 410
Minneapolis, MN 55415