Building permits in St. Paul, MN
Permits for St. Paul are issued by City of St. Paul, Dept. of Safety & Inspections (DSI). Applications go through the portal below.
Checked against the department's own page on 6 Sep 2026
Where to file
- Department
- City of St. Paul, Dept. of Safety & Inspections (DSI)
- Phone
- 651-266-8989
- Portal
- www.stpaul.gov/departments/safety-inspections
PAULIE online permitting system. 375 Jackson St, Ste 220.
What each job needs in St. Paul
Typical requirements and fee ranges. Fees scale with project valuation, so treat these as a starting point and confirm the number with City of St. Paul before you quote.
| Project | Permits | Typical fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodel | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Addition | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| New Construction | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Site / Grading | $500–3,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
| Electrical | Electrical | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Plumbing | Plumbing | $50–200 | 3–5 business days |
| HVAC / Mechanical | Mechanical (HVAC) | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Roofing | Roofing | $100–400 | 1–5 business days |
| Deck / Fence | Building | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Demolition | Demolition | $50–400 | 5–10 business days |
| Commercial Build-Out | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire / Life-Safety Review | $300–2,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
Licensing in Minnesota
A state residential building contractor/remodeler license is required for anyone who contracts directly with a homeowner and offers more than one special skill (e.g., framing plus other trades).
Issued by Minnesota Dept. of Labor & Industry (DLI) — Construction Codes & Licensing · Verify a licence
Stop looking this up
SQM answers this for any job in Minnesota, drafts the contract, and sends the invoice. Ask it in your own words, from the truck.
No credit card. The permit finder is free with no account.
Other Minnesota jurisdictions
All Minnesota jurisdictionsDepartment, portal and phone checked against the official page on 6 Sep 2026. Fee ranges and turnaround times are typical for this kind of work and are not quotes. Requirements change, so confirm with the department before you file. SQM.AI is not a law firm and this page is not legal advice.