Building permits & inspections

The building inspection division administers building permits and inspections. The desk is open 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Contact community development.

Inspections

Schedule inspections easily with a two-day advance request. On-site, exterior, and electrical inspections ensure safety and compliance. Find details and contact options to book your inspection today.

Driveways, fences, & accessory structures

Thinking about a shed, driveway, deck, or fence? These projects require a zoning permit. Submit a complete application with site plans for approval. Ensure your project complies with size, setback, and material regulations for a smooth permitting process.

Permit applications

Download applications for a variety of permits including building, electrical, HVAC & plumbing, and grading.

You need a building permit if you are building, improving, repairing, changing, or moving a building. This includes but is not limited to:

Decks
Garages
Porches
Basement remodeling
Windows
Siding
Roofing
Permits are also needed for:
Electrical
Plumbing
Heating
Air conditioning

Zoning permits are needed for fences, sheds, and driveways.

All new construction, additions, alterations, or repairs that require a building permit also require a smoke & carbon monoxide detector inspection. All detectors must be installed to code and working properly.

Permit options

You can apply for building permits by email, online or via mail.

Applications

Download and complete the permit application

Email the application and plans to permits@shoreviewmn.gov or mail the application and plans to:

City of Shoreview
Attn: Building division
4600 Victoria Street North
Shoreview, MN 55126

Please call 651-490-4685 if you are delivering plans by courier.

Issuing permits

Staff will notify applicants once permits are approved
Applicants can pay by credit card via a provided link, in person or mail a check to the above address
Staff will email the permits once payment is received

Inspections

Submit an inspection request at least two working days before the requested date. Include the address, phone number of the person on site and what kind of inspection you need. You can request an inspection by emailing the inspector at:

Commercial inspections
Residential inspections
Roof and siding inspections
Siding and roofing inspections can be completed with no one on site.

You can also leave an inspection request by calling our inspection line at 651-490-4685.

Permit fees

Permit fees depend on the type of permit being pulled.

Residential HVAC, electrical, and plumbing - flat fees
Building permits - based on valuation
Commercial permits -based on valuation

Call 651-490-4685 to get an estimate for building permit fees.

View the fee schedule(PDF, 83KB).

Credit card transactions are limited to payments under $10,000. Please submit a check for any payments $10,000 or more.

Processed permits and history

See if your permit is ready to be issued.

Permit applications that require a plan review typically take 10 business days to process and approve for issuance. Some applications may take longer.

Online permitting for contractors

Contractors can apply and pay for simple residential building, electric, HVAC and plumbing permits online. Contractors must be registered with the building inspection division and have current state license information on file.

To apply and pay online:

Email the building department for your web pin permits@shoreviewmn.gov
Set up an account with BS&A online
On the left-hand menu, click "Apply for a permit"
Enter a contractor web pin ID#
Select the project address
Complete the application form
Pay for the permit
- Credit card transactions are limited to payments under $10,000
- Please submit a check for any payments $10,000 or more

You will receive a confirmation and permit via email.

Questions?

651-490-4685
permits@shoreviewmn.gov

Additional resources

The State Building Code applies throughout the State of Minnesota. The city's building official enforces the building code. Plumbing, HVAC and electrical installations are also regulated by the State and enforced by the city.

International Code Council (ICC)