Innovative and emerging small business permit

Non-traditional small businesses need a permit from the City.

Definition

An innovative or emerging business is a non-traditional business not yet allowed in Minneapolis.

Your permit will expire in one year. To continue your business, talk to your license inspector.

Contact your license inspector

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What to know

Before you begin

Use this information only as a general guide.

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Contact us

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Thursday

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday

Minneapolis 311

Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

Minnesota relay service

7-1-1

Hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday

See list of City holidays