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Residential Building Permit
Issued To
- A homeowner who owns and occupies the home, and is completing the work
- A licensed master plumber who is contracted to do the work
Paper/Mailed Application
- Residential Building Permit Application
- Roofing, Siding, Soffit & Fascia, Windows/Doors Permit
- Grading Permit Application
- Utility Permit Application
Online Application
Licensed contractors can apply online for certain permits for residential properties:
- Roofing
- Siding
- Fascia and Soffits
- Windows
Renewal
Permits must be obtained before every project
Additional Requirements
- Permits that need a plan review such as a deck, basement finish, remodel or addition will need to go through the review process
- Single Family New Construction Requirements
- Single Family Remodeling and Additions Requirements
- Single Family Exterior Remodeling Requirements
- Single Family Demolition Requirements
- Accessory Building/Shed Requirements
- Accessory Dwelling Unit/In-Law Apartment Requirements
- Basement Finish Requirements
- Deck Building Requirements
- Egress Window Requirements
- Fence Requirements
- Garage Requirements
- Roofing Guidelines
- Smoke Detector Requirements
- Solar Panel Information
- Ordinance Guidelines
- Permit Checklist
- Inspections Checklist (what to expect during an inspection)
- Swimming Pool Requirements
- Three-Season Porch/Addition Requirements
Fees
Resources
- Home Building and Remodeling Guide via Minnesota Attorney General
- Residential Contractors and Lead Certification
- How to Apply for Permits Online
Looking for permits that have been pulled for a particular property in the past? Burnsville's permit search by address, contractor, etc. is temporarily unavailable. Please submit a public data request or contact the Building Inspections Department at 952-895-4444 to obtain that information.
Questions? Contact
Building Inspections Department
100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, Minn. 55337
Email
952-895-4444