Bloomington Minnesota Building and Inspection Portal Guide

Bloomington residential permits are submitted through the city's online permit portal, and building permits are required for most construction, alterations, repairs, demolition, moving, and use changes.

Permit takeaway

Bloomington no longer accepts paper applications and directs applicants to register in the online portal to apply for permits.

Zoning and placement

Planning staff should be contacted for setback and zoning questions, especially for fences, solar arrays, and projects with location or height issues.

Building and trade review

Bloomington follows Minnesota State Building Code, and permits are required in most cases for alterations, construction, demolition, maintenance and use, moving, and repair.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if the correct permit type is unclear, the project changes structure or occupancy, the work is near setbacks, or plan review questions need staff input.

Documents to prepare

• Online permit portal account
• Project description
• Plans or survey when required
• Job valuation
• Contractor or homeowner information

Inspection planning

• Register in the portal
• Apply for the correct permit
• Respond to plan review
• Pay fees online
• Schedule required inspections

Official sources

• Bloomington Building and Inspections
• Bloomington Building FAQ
• Bloomington Permit Portal

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.