Commercial Permit Applications

Permit Fees

All fees are determined by our fee schedule. Contact the Building Safety Division at 763-635-1060 before sending payment for a permit. We accept cash, check, and major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, & Discover)

Note: There is a penalty for starting construction prior to the issuance of a building permit.

Permit Applications

Below is a list of all commercial building permits for the City of Elk River. Contact the Building Safety Division at 763-635-1060 if you have questions or need assistance applying for a permit.

Note: All commercial permit applications require approval 

• Building - Commercial * (Commercial Permit Application Requirements)
• Demolition
• Grading/Excavation *
• Fire Alarm 
• Fire Sprinkler  * (any work involving 20 or more sprinklers heads must be reviewed by State)
• Mechanical *
  (All Commercial/Institutional/Industrial Mechanical applications must submit 2 sets of plans. New buildings require engineer stamped and signed plans. Existing buildings may also require engineer stamped and signed plans)
• Plumbing *
  (All Commercial/Institutional/Industrial Plumbing applications must submit 2 sets of plans) 
• Reroof
• Septic *
• Sewer and Water
• Sign - Permanent *
• Sign - Temporary *
• Street Disruption *

* Requires plans to be submitted