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The City of Shakopee issues many different types of permits and licenses. Unless otherwise noted, permits and licenses can be purchased online using our ePortal for permits and licenses. Select your permit type for more information.
Building PermitsDepartmentsPhone
Tree Preservation PlanBuilding%20Inspections952-233-9300
Sewer & Water PermitBuilding%20Inspections952-233-9396
Residential Building PermitBuilding%20Inspections952-233-9396
Plumbing PermitBuilding%20Inspections952-233-9396
Moving PermitBuilding%20Inspections952-233-9396
Mechanical PermitBuilding%20Inspections952-233-9396
Fence PermitBuilding%20Inspections952-233-9396
Electrical PermitBuilding%20Inspections952-233-9396
Demolition PermitBuilding%20Inspections952-233-9396
Commercial & Industrial Building PermitBuilding%20Inspections952-233-9396
Change of Occupancy or Land Use ReviewBuilding%20Inspections952-233-9396
Business LicensesDepartmentsPhone
Tobacco Sales LicenseCity%20Clerk952-233-9300
Taxicab Business LicenseCity%20Clerk952-233-9300
Taxi Driver LicenseCity%20Clerk952-233-9300
Refuse Hauler (Commercial) LicenseCity%20Clerk952-233-9300
Pet Store LicenseCity%20Clerk952-233-9300
Peddlers, Solicitors & Transient MerchantsCity%20Clerk952-233-9300
Pawnbrokers, Precious Metal Dealers and Secondhand DealersCity%20Clerk952-233-9300
Mobile Food TrucksCity%20Clerk952-233-9300
Massage Therapy Business LicenseCity%20Clerk952-233-9300
Massage Therapist LicenseCity%20Clerk952-233-9300
Liquor LicensesCity%20Clerk952-233-9300
Currency ExchangeCity%20Clerk952-233-9300
Engineering & Public Works PermitsDepartmentsPhone
Right-of-Way PermitPublic%20Works952-233-9300
Right-of-Way Insurance RegistrationCity%20Clerk952-233-9300
Grading PermitEngineering952-233-9300
Fire PermitsDepartmentsPhone
Tent PermitFire952-233-9570
Temporary Heat PermitFire952-233-9570
Special Hazard Fire Suppression SystemsFire952-233-9570
Open Burning PermitFire952-233-9570
Flammable/Combustible Liquid Storage TanksFire952-233-9570
Fireworks Sales PermitFire952-233-9570
Fireworks PermitFire952-233-9570
Fire Sprinkler SystemsFire952-233-9570
Fire Alarm SystemsFire952-233-9570
Event PermitFire952-233-9570
IRC Fire Sprinkler Permit (13D)Fire952-233-9570
Miscellaneous PermitsDepartmentsPhone
Temporary Amusement Park RidesBuilding%20Inspections952-233-9396
Parade, Race & Event PermitPolice952-233-9400
Gun PermitPolice952-233-9400
Dog LicenseCity%20Clerk952-233-9300
Block Party RegistrationPolice952-233-9400
Bicycle RegistrationPolice952-233-9400
Planning PermitsDepartmentsPhone
Zoning Verification LetterPlanning952-233-9322
Zoning Map and Text AmendmentsPlanning952-233-9322
Woodland Alteration PermitPlanning952-233-9322
VariancesPlanning952-233-9322
Vacation of Streets, Alleys and EasementsPlanning952-233-9322
Sign PermitsPlanning952-233-9322
Seasonal Sales PermitPlanning952-233-9322
Preliminary PlatPlanning952-233-9322
Planned Unit Development Concept ReviewPlanning952-233-9322
Planned Unit DevelopmentPlanning952-233-9322
Outdoor Cafe PermitPlanning952-233-9322
Minor SubdivisionPlanning952-233-9322
Home OccupationsPlanning952-233-9322
Final PlatPlanning952-233-9322
Conditional Use PermitPlanning952-233-9322
AppealsPlanning952-233-9322
AnnexationPlanning952-233-9322

Driver's Licenses

The Scott County Customer Service C enter, located at 400 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee, provides driver’s license application and renewal, motor vehicle plates and title transactions, passport applications and renewal.

Business Licensing or Regulation

Currently the city does not license or regulate most businesses. For state or county licensing, contact the Minnesota Small Business Assistance Office at 651-556-8425.

Food and Health Licenses

If an individual business involves working with food, or if interested in obtaining a caterer's license, contact the Minnesota Department of Health.

Charitable Gambling Licenses

Contact the Gambling Control Board at 651-639-4072 for information.