Licenses, Permits & Forms

Building Permit

Building permits are required for new construction and most remodeling projects. Some of the most commonly obtained permits are for:

• Decks
• Pools
• Roofing
• Sheds
• Siding

Allow at least five to seven business days from the date the permit and all required information is received by the Building Official for approval on residential and commercial permits. Separate permits are needed for mechanical, plumbing and electrical. Homeowners can do their own work. 

However, if a contractor is performing the work, they must be either State or City licensed. Building permits for new construction require two sets of plans, a certificate of survey, and energy calculations. For remodeling, decks, or other work, two sets of plans are required.

Residential Construction

Learn more about integrating energy efficiency into your home renovation project. Review this guide to helping you make energy-efficient choices when planning your new construction or renovation project. Check out the full list of XcelEnergy Residential Programs and Rebates to save money on new equipment and improvements.

Business Building Construction

Take the first step with a free energy assessment. Visit Minnesota Engergy Smart or call 651-292-3902. Check out the full list of XcelEnergy Business Programs and Rebates to save money on new equipment and improvements. Talk to an energy efficiency specialist for free advice by calling 855-839-8862.

• Maht Building Permit Application (PDF)
• New Construction Guide (PDF)
• Renovation Flyer (PDF)

City Hall Reservation Form

Usage of City Hall requires an application (PDF) to be filled out and a $200 damage deposit. There is no charge for using City Hall. All or part of the damage deposit will be returned upon a satisfactory inspection of the facility after use.

Dog License

All dogs are required to be licensed in Mahtomedi. A certificate of rabies vaccination is required. Visit our Animal Control page to learn more about pet licensing. 

Dog licenses must be purchased at Mahtomedi City Hall. They are not available for purchase online. Download the Dog License Application (PDF).

Driver's License

Our office does not have a license bureau. However, the cities of Maplewood, Roseville, and White Bear Lake provide these services. Here are links to their websites:

• Maplewood Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
• Roseville DMV
• White Bear Lake DMV

Electrical Permit

As a result of the recent State Government shutdown, cities that contracted with the State for electrical inspections were not able to have these inspections performed during the time of the work stoppage. Many cities drafted ordinances that provide the ability to perform the inspections despite the shut down by having cities contracting directly with qualified electrical inspectors. Mahtomedi contracted with the State to have electrical inspections performed. The electrical inspector was contracted with the State to perform the inspections and the State received all the inspection fees.

On July 19, 2011, the City Council approved an Ordinance amending Chapter 4 and establishing an electrical inspections program. This will provide the ability for the City to directly contract with an electrical inspector for electrical inspections and collect the fees instead of the State collecting the fees. The City Council also approved a contract between the City and Mr. Joe Wheaton to perform electrical inspections for the City of Mahtomedi. Mr. Wheaton is a qualified and licensed electrical inspector and is the current State contracted electrical inspector for the Central Washington County area which includes the City of Mahtomedi.

Applications

Permit applications are available at City Hall. Mr. Wheaton can be contacted at 612-866-3784, Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.

Electrical Permit 1-2 Family Dwellings (PDF)
Electrical-Permit - Non-Dwellings - Multi Family Dwellings (PDF)

FENCE PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The City of Mahtomedi requires property owners wishing to install fencing on their property to apply for a zoning permit prior to installation. Please read the attached copy of the City's code requirements. A site plan outlining your lot lines, placement of your house/outbuildings and the proposed location of the fencing is required. Also indicate the type and height of the fencing that you wish to install. 

Please call City Hall at 651-426-3344 with any additional questions you may have.
Pkm: Revised 4-17-19 

Fence Permit Application Procedure and City Code Requirements (PDF)
Mahtomedi Zoning Permit Application (PDF)

Goat Keeping

•  Goat Grazing License Application Form (PDF)
• Goat Grazing Ordinance

Home Occupation Application

Home Occupation Application (PDF)

Properly installed mailboxes accidentally toppled by the blade of a snow plow are the home owners’ responsibility to repair however you will be reimbursed up to $75 with turned in receipts.

Mailbox Reimbursement Form (PDF)

Massage Therapy

Massage Business License Application Part I (PDF)

Massage Business License Application Part II (PDF)

Massage Therapist License Application (PDF)

Mechanical Permit

Mechanical permits are required for installation of a new furnace, air conditioner, or for other work relating to heating and ventilating. Homeowners can perform their own work. All mechanical contractors must be city licensed.

• Maht Mechanical Permit Application (PDF)
• Mahtomedi Contractor's License Application and Licensee Tax Information (PDF)

Park Reservations

Rental of park shelters is provided at three of our parks. Residents may also reserve a canoe storage rack. For more information on our rentals, please visit our Reservations page.

• Canoe Storage Rack Rental Application (PDF)
• Katherine Abbott Park Reservation Form (PDF)
• Wedgewood Park Reservation Form (PDF)
• Wildwood Park Reservation Form (PDF)
  
  

Plumbing Permit

Plumbing permits are required for water meter installations and inside plumbing work. Plumbers must be State licensed.

• Maht Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)