Permitting in Minneapolis can be time-consuming and frustrating — especially if you’re navigating zoning, inspections, and multiple city departments on your own. Whether you’re a contractor, architect, or property owner, Permit Place helps simplify the process and get your commercial project moving faster.
With years of experience working with the City of Minneapolis Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED) Department and the Development Review office, we know what it takes to get plans approved efficiently — without the back-and-forth delays.
Our team handles the logistics of permit submittals, pickups, and online uploads through the Minneapolis ePLan portal. We also manage in-person visits to Public Service Building counters when needed, so your team can stay focused on the build.
Permit Place custom due diligence reports contain answers to important questions about costs, timeframes, and potential issues you’ll face. Confidently make decisions and prepare for smooth plan reviews and approvals.
We manage the entire permitting process, from zoning checks and document preparation to plan review coordination, corrections, and final permit approval. Services are tailored to your scope and timeline.
From restaurant remodels in Uptown to new retail buildouts along Hennepin, we’ve supported a wide range of commercial projects across Minneapolis. We know what documentation the city needs — and how to avoid common mistakes that lead to rejections.
We’re experienced with Minneapolis’s zoning codes, building requirements, and historic district overlays. We work regularly with the CPED Development Services team, Construction Code Services (CCS), and Plan Review to ensure a smooth approval process.
Clients get real-time updates through our online portal, plus a dedicated permit manager to handle questions and coordinate with reviewers. We’re here when you need us.
We know how to prepare complete submittals, anticipate comments, and move your application through the queue quickly. Our relationships and local experience help minimize costly delays.
Let us take the stress out of permitting in Minneapolis. Our local expediters can handle the paperwork, communication, and follow-through — so you can stay on schedule.
Our Minneapolis permitting experts manage everything from pre-submittal checks to final approvals.
We’ve helped thousands of companies streamline their permit approvals in Minneapolis and across the country.
It depends on your project scope and complexity. Standard commercial plan reviews typically take 2–4 weeks, while smaller interior build-outs may qualify for quicker review. We’ll help you understand your project’s expected timeline and the best path forward.
Minneapolis does not offer a formal expedited review process for commercial projects, but some smaller projects may qualify for over-the-counter permits or quicker plan review appointments. Our team will assess your project and recommend the fastest path.
Yes — Permit Place is a national commercial permit expediting firm. We have teams across the U.S. and can support regional rollouts or multi-location projects with one consistent process.
We’d love to learn more about your upcoming Minneapolis projects and discuss how our experts can help.
