Step one

• Fill out the encroachment permit application.
• Pay your application fee.

Apply for an encroachment permit

Step two

The City will review your application. If approved, we will send you:

• An acceptance form
• An insurance endorsement form

Step three

• Return the completed forms to us.
• Once you return both forms, the City will issue your permit.

If your application is denied

We will tell you how to appeal.

Groups who may review the request

In some cases, multiple groups may need to review your application. For example:

• Community Planning & Economic Development - Planning and Zoning
• Regulatory Services Department
• Minneapolis Park Board 
• Public Works divisions

Leased properties

We may require a letter from the fee owner of the property for:

• Leased property, or
• Property being purchased by a Contract for Deed

When the City may remove an encroachment

The permit allows you to use a part of the public right-of-way (ROW).

The City can take back this permission for public purposes at any time. For example, due to public safety concerns.

Acceptance form

If we approve your application, we'll send you an acceptance form.

In the form, the property owner must agree to the terms that the City sets for the permit.

Return your forms to us

Contact the Right-of-Way office

Insurance and liability coverage forms

If we approve your application, we'll send you an insurance form.

The property owner's insurance must:

1. Complete the insurance endorsement form.
2. Complete a certificate of liability coverage form.*

Return the completed forms to us.

*The City must be additional insured

The insurance must name the City of Minneapolis as an additional insured party. Use the mailing address listed in the application as the additional insured address.