Licenses and Permits - Saint Paul Department of Safety and Inspections
375 Jackson Street, Suite 220, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Eligibility
Residents of Saint Paul
Required documents
Vary according to service
Hours
7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Interpretation services
French, Hmong, Spanish; other languages by arrangement
Application process
- Vary depending on service provided. Call for information.
- Some permits available online. Check website for details.
Fees
Vary by service
Service area
Saint Paul, MN
Other Information
Languages
- Hmong
- Spanish
Performs life safety inspections of all non-owner occupied buildings in the city of Saint Paul through the Fire Certificate of Occupancy programs and livability and habitability inspections on owner-occupied properties through the Code Enforcement program. Construction services issues appropriate building and trade permits. Licensing issues business, liquor, skyway, and gambling licenses. Zoning enforces City Zoning pertaining to animals in the city of Saint Paul.
Last Assured
09/15/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Saint Paul Department of Safety and Inspections
Provides city services: Animal control, construction permits, code enforcement, fire inspections and certificate of occupancy, information and complaints, licensing, plan review, project facilitation, site plans and zoning, support services, Truth in Sale of Housing (TISH), and vacant buildings