St. Paul building permits

Address

375 Jackson Street, Suite 220, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Phone

651-266-8989

Hours

DSI Main Office/Permit Desk: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Mon-Fri, closed weekends & holidays (beginning June 6, 2023 the main office opens at 9:00 am the first Tuesday of each month). Building Inspectors' Office:

Online portal

www.stpaul.gov/departments/safety-inspections/paulie-new-per

Building code

2020 Minnesota Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC, with Minnesota amendments)

Jurisdiction

City in Ramsey County · Minneapolis-St. Paul metro

Researched October 13, 2026 from the office's official website. Offices change hours and fees; confirm before you visit. See an error? Report it.

Permit types issued

• Contractor Express Building Permit (re-roof, siding, windows, gutters, etc.)
• Demolition Permit
• Electrical Permit
• General Building Permit (remodel, repair, addition, new structure)
• Mechanical / Warm Air / Ventilation Permit
• Plumbing/Gas Permit

Fees, review times and which of these your project needs are in the Deep Permit Report.