Use of City property or right of way permits

Apply for a permit to use, encroach or place items in City-owned right-of-way.

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Encroachment and right-of-entry permits

You need a permit to use any part of a city street or sidewalk for private structures.

Special boulevard cover and garden permit

Learn how to apply for a permit to place fixed items in your boulevard.

Banner and seasonal decorations permit

You need a permit to attach banners or seasonal decorations to poles in the right-of-way.

Bus bench permit

Contractors need a permit to place a bench at a bus stop.

Malls and plaza use permit

You need a permit to use or hold an event at City-owned malls and plazas.

What to know

Right-of-way is a legal right of passage that allows someone the right to travel across property owned by someone else.

Land within the City right-of-way is for public use. You may need a permit to use or place items in it.

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When you need a permit

The City of Minneapolis requires a permit to:

  • Use or encroach on city property or right-of-way
  • Attach banners and seasonal decorations to poles in the right-of-way
  • Place a bench at a bus stop
  • Use City-owned malls and plazas
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Vacate street or alley request

A property owner may ask the City to give up the rights to a property.
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Related permits

Obstruction permit

You need an obstruction permit to block a street, lane or sidewalk. You also need it to hood parking meters.

Street use permit for dumpsters

Contractors need a permit to place dumpsters and storage containers in public right-of-way.

Contact us

Public Works Right-of-Way Office

Public Works Department

Email Public Works Right-of-Way Office

Phone

612-673-2403

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 410A
Minneapolis, MN 55415