Forms, Licenses & Permits

Please note that we can only accept check or cash for payment.

Completely fill out the forms in the appropriate application below. Follow the Submittal Checklist included within applicable applications to be sure your application materials are complete before submitting them. 

Visit SAFEbuilt's website to view helpful handouts that assist with submittals and answer common plan review and inspection questions.

If you, as the PROPERTY OWNER, are performing work on your property, you need to fill out a Homeowner Contractor Form and submit it with your permit application.

If you are a COMMERCIAL CONTRACTOR performing work in City limits, you need to apply for a Commercial Contractors License Application.

For many permit applications, a Lake or Waterway Form is required. Please fill it out and include it with your application submittals.

Not sure which Watershed District your property is in? You can use the Columbus Watershed Districts Map or access Anoka County GIS and search your property address.

Electrical permits are issued by the State of Minnesota. For links to construction codes and licensing brochures, visit the Construction Codes and Licensing | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (mn.gov).

Residential Maintenance Handouts

If you are a commercial contractor performing work in City limits, you need to apply for a  Commercial Contractors License Application.

The following permits require zoning code and building code review, which usually requires 4-6 weeks to complete. The 4-6 week estimate begins when a complete application is submitted, but payment is not due until the approved permit is collected:

If you are a commercial contractor performing work in City limits, you need to apply for a Commercial Contractors License Application.

The following permits require zoning code and building code review, which usually requires 4-6 weeks to complete. The 4-6 week estimate begins when a complete application is submitted, but payment is not due until the approved permit is collected:

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For applications which require a Public Hearing or review by Planning Commission and City Council, visit our Planning Commission page to view submission deadlines.