Permits and Licensing

**The City of Elk River no longer requires pet licensing.**

Administrative Permits - Contact: 763-635-1000
Burn Permit
Mobile Food Units
Fireworks 
Peddler, Solicitor, Transient Merchant
Kennel - private or commercial
Special Event
Massage Therapist
Tobacco
Building Permits - Contact: 763-635-1060

* Some permits may require additional information submitted. Visit the Building Department for more details.
Addition
Plumbing
Basement
Pool 
Building - CommercialRental License - Contact Fire Department: 763.635.1075
Building - Residential
Reroof
Deck/Porch
Residing
Demolition
Septic
Excavation/Filling
Sewer and Water
Fire Alarm
Sign - Permanent
Fire Sprinkler
Sign - Temporary
Fireplace
Street Disruption
Outbuilding / Accessory Structure
Window / Door
Mechanical 

Environmental Permits - Contact: 763-635-1000
Floodplain
Wetland Conservation Act
Shoreland

Parks and Recreation Permits - Contact: 763-635-1150
Outdoor Facility Use Application 
Shelter Reservation 
Planning Permits - Contact: 763-635-1033
Administrative Subdivision by simple plat Lot Split Subdivision
Appeal of Zoning Decision
Ordinance Amendment
Beekeeping
Permitted Home Occupation
Concept Review Plat, Preliminary
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
Plat, Final
Easement Vacation (Street / Drainage / Utility) Site Plan Review
General Planning PermitSubdivision Exemption
Interim Use Permit Variance
Land Use AmendmentZone Change
Land Use Application Form 
Police Department Permits - Contact: 763-635-1260
Landowner’s Permission Slip - to hunt
Police Reserve Application
Permit to Purchase - handgun