Local building department guide · Updated 2026-07-30
Bloomington Building Department | Permits, Inspections & Contact
Use this guide to find the official City of Bloomington Building and Inspections Division, start a permit application, search permit records, schedule an inspection, and locate the correct zoning or plan review contact.
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Quick actions
Apply for a building permit
Review the typical application path and prepare your project details.
See permit stepsTrack or search permits
Find Bloomington permit search resources and application status links.
Search permitsSchedule a building inspection
Learn what to have ready before requesting your next inspection.
Schedule inspectionOther portal login
Open the department's official online services and permit portal.
Open portalThe City of Bloomington Building and Inspections Division administers the Minnesota State Building Code and local zoning-related approvals for property inside Bloomington. Bloomington is in Hennepin County, but the city is the permit authority for work within its municipal boundaries; nearby Hennepin County cities have separate building officials and permit portals.
Bloomington building permits and CityView portal
Bloomington requires building and inspections permit applications to be submitted online unless staff has approved an alternative. Register at the official CityView portal to apply, upload submittals, pay fees, and review application information. The portal also provides property search and planning or zoning application functions. Planning and zoning cases other than zoning letters may need to be initiated by city staff before online submittal.
Before applying, determine whether the project needs a building, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, demolition, zoning, wetlands, encroachment, or right-of-way approval. Submit plans and site documents that clearly show the proposed work, property, and applicable setbacks or use information.
Inspections, zoning, and code compliance
The permit holder must request the inspections listed for the project and keep approved plans available. Bloomington’s public permit-status guidance distinguishes current records searchable by property address from older legacy records that may require a permit number or a data request. Building and Inspections enforces the state codes adopted by Minnesota, while Planning handles zoning applications, zoning verification letters, and land-use review.
For occupancy and compliance questions, confirm that required final inspections are complete and ask the city for the applicable certificate, record, or zoning verification. A certificate or inspection record is not a substitute for confirming that a proposed use is allowed by the Bloomington zoning ordinance.
Official contact information
Bloomington City Hall is at 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431-3027. Building and Inspections can be reached at 952-563-8930; Planning can be reached at 952-563-8920. Use the official CityView portal at permits.bloomingtonmn.gov for applications and property searches.
Permit process
How to Apply for a Bloomington Building Permit
Confirm the project scope
Identify the work, property address, project valuation, and whether plans are required.
Prepare your documents
Gather plans, owner and contractor details, site information, and any zoning approvals.
Submit and monitor
Submit through the department’s stated process, pay fees, and watch for review comments.
Field work & closeout
Building Inspections & Code Compliance in Bloomington
Most permitted work must remain accessible for inspection at defined stages. Before scheduling, check your permit record for the required inspection sequence and make sure the site is safe and ready. Final inspections can be especially important for code compliance and a certificate of occupancy.
Helpful preparation
Keep the permit card or approval number available, confirm the property address, and ask the official office about lead times or reinspection fees.
Planning & review
Zoning and Plan Review Requirements
A building permit is not always the only approval your project needs. Zoning guidelines may affect use, setbacks, height, parking, signage, or lot coverage. Residential and commercial building permits can also follow different plan review tracks, so confirm the correct path before investing in a full plan set.
For a project in Bloomington, start with the official department below and ask which zoning, planning, conservation, or fire review approvals apply to your address.
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Official Contact Information
| Department | City of Bloomington Building and Inspections Division |
|---|---|
| Phone | (952) 563-8930 |
| Address | 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431-3027 |
| Official website | https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/bldg/building-and-inspections |
| Last verified | 2026-07-30 |
Official source pages used for this guide
These links were checked on 2026-07-30. Requirements, fees, office hours, and portal addresses can change; use the official source as the final authority.
- https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/bldg/building-and-inspections
- https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/bldg/online-application-information
- https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/bldg/permit-status-inspection-results-and-monthly-building-reports
- https://permits.bloomingtonmn.gov/prodportal/
- https://www.dli.mn.gov/workers/building-officials/designating-building-official
- https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/2025/cite/326B/full