St. Paul, MN permit applications
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St. Paul permits by trade
Who pulls it, what the packet contains, and the inspection sequence — per trade.
What a St. Paul permit costs
Estimate the fee by trade and job value before you sign the work, and see the lines crews forget to quote.
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The order of calls by trade, what each inspector checks, and the failure that sends crews back most often.
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Who reviews the permit in St. Paul
This city runs its own building department — confirm the property sits inside city limits before filing with the county instead.
Files with
Saint Paul Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI)
Online portal: PAULIE
PAULIE replaced the city's prior permitting and licensing platform.
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Filing checklist for St. Paul
- Verify whether the property sits inside St. Paul city limits or in unincorporated Minnesota — that determines which department accepts the application.
- Bring current general liability and workers' compensation certificates.
- Match declared valuation to the signed contract amount.
- Confirm whether the scope triggers a separate electrical, mechanical or plumbing permit pulled by a licensed sub.
- Schedule required inspections before covering any work.
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General guidance for St. Paul contractors, not legal advice. Confirm requirements and fees with the authority having jurisdiction.
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