Sewer and Water Permits

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A sewer and water permit, and associated inspections, are required for the installation, alteration, repair or extension of any sewer or water system.

This includes installation or replacement of any related equipment, and any other activity as required by the building official or sewer and water inspector.

A sewer and water permit application and permit fees must be submitted to and approved by the city before any sewer and water work may begin.

Applications and fees

Project instructions

Who can apply for a sewer and water permit?

Permits for sewer and water work in a new structure, or within 36 inches of the outer foundation of a new or existing structure, will only be issued to contractors licensed by the State of Minnesota.

Permits for sewer and water work in an existing structure will only be issued to contractors licensed by the State of Minnesota or to a homeowner for work done on the property they have homesteaded.

In signing and submitting a permit application, a homeowner is acknowledging that they own and occupy the home where the work will be conducted, and they will personally and physically perform all of the sewer and water work

Who can perform sewer and water work in a home?

Generally, the State of Minnesota requires that all sewer and water work be performed by licensed, bonded and insured plumbing contractors, pipe layer contractors and their employees.

In specific cases, and within strict limitations, sewer and water work may be performed by a homeowner on the property they have homesteaded.

An owner may not do sewer and water work in a mobile home, recreational vehicle or portion of a building that is rented, leased or occupied by others.

Inspections