The Eagan Inspections Division aims to make the permitting and inspections process efficient and enjoyable for homeowners and contractors alike. We provide multiple handouts and Code information for your use. If you have any questions during the Inspections process, please call us at 651-675-5675.
Permit Application Instructions/FAQs
The City of Eagan has a paperless permitting system. To apply for a permit, please visit cityofeagan.com/permitapplications.
Who should apply?
- The person or contractor doing the work should apply for the permit.
- If you have previously applied for permits in Eagan, call Building Inspections at 651-675-5675 before creating an online account. We will provide you with a registration code.
How can I access the online permit portal?
- Go to cityofeagan.com/permitapplications.
- Select Apply for a License or Permit.
- If you have not already done so, select Register in the upper righthand corner.
- Upon verifying your email, return to the Start page of eagan.onlama.com and select Apply.
How can I upload documents or photos?
- Log in at eagan.onlama.com.
- Visit Your Items to see applications associated with your account.
- Find the permit of interest and select View.
- Select the Documents tab.
- Select Choose File and navigate to the file you wish to upload. Note: only one file may be uploaded at
a time.
How can I view documents or photos?
- Log in at eagan.onlama.com.
- Visit Your Items to see applications associated with your account.
- Find the permit of interest and select View.
- Select the Documents tab.
- Find the document you wish to view.
- Click on the icon (to the right of the document) to download and view.
How can I pay?
- Log in at eagan.onlama.com.
- Select Pay from the Start page.
- Find the permit/license you wish to pay for and select Pay Now.
How can I schedule an inspection?
- Phone: Call 651-675-5675
- Online:
- Log in at eagan.onlama.com.
- Visit Your Items to see applications associated with your account.
- Find the permit of interest and select View.
- Select the Inspections tab.
- Find the inspection of interest and select I'm Ready for this Inspection.
- Complete the required information and Submit Request. Note: a request for inspection does not guarantee the day or time of the inspection.
- Detailed information about the inspection is displayed on the Overview tab.
How can I view inspection results?
- Log in at eagan.onlama.com.
- Visit Your Items to see applications associated with your account.
- Find the permit of interest and select View.
- Select the Inspections tab to see a limited view of inspections.
- From the Inspections tab, you can click Report to view more detailed information for specific inspections
How can I get a copy of the permit, approved plans, or a receipt?
- Log in at eagan.onlama.com.
- Visit Your Items to see applications associated with your account.
- Find the permit of interest and select View.
- Select the Documents tab.
- Select the appropriate document and use the download icon to save a copy.
How can I see plan review comments?
- Log in at eagan.onlama.com.
- Visit Your Items to see applications associated with your account.
- Find the permit of interest and select View.
- Select the Reviews tab to see comments and requested revisions.
- You may need to resubmit your permit to respond to comments
How can I resubmit my permit after I complete revisions?
- Log in at eagan.onlama.com.
- Visit Your Items to see applications associated with your account.
- Find the permit of interest and select View.
- Ensure you have uploaded all requested additional documents and information.
- Hit the “RESUBMIT” button on the large blue banner on the overview screen.
- If you do not resubmit, it will not be put back into queue for staff review.
Permit Handouts
Residential
- Accessory Buildings and Garages
- Additions or Porches
- Decks
- Deck Supplement for Permit Submittal
- Driveway Replacement / Expansions
- Electrical Permits
- Fences
- Final Certificate of Occupancy Checklist
- Mold Identification and Remediation
- Roof Replacement Instructions (English and Spanish)
- Residential Landscaping Options
- Residential Water Meter Specifications
- Retaining Walls
- Septic Systems
- Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs
- Swimming Pool Demolition
- Tents and Canopies
- Water Softeners
- Windows
- Zoning Permits
Commercial
- Cold Weather Concrete Specifications
- Cold Weather Masonry Specifications
- Commercial Code Analysis
- Commercial Water Meter Specifications
- Commercial Lawn Irrigation Specifications
- Electrical Permits
- Emergency Response Site Plan
- Final Inspection Checklist Worksheet
- Master Exit Plan
- Sign Regulations
- Special Structural Testing
- Tents and Canopies
- Zoning Permits
- Health Hazardous Materials Inventory Worksheet
- Health Hazardous Materials Maximum Allowable Quantities
- Physical Hazardous Materials Inventory Worksheet
- Physical Hazardous Materials Maximum Allowable Quantities
Energy Code (ASHRAE) Compliance Forms:
For additional code resources, please reference fact sheets published by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Construction
The City of Eagan has adopted the following State Codes related to construction. The Department of Labor and Industry summarizes 2020 Code adoptions here. Complete content of the building codes is available on the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry website.
Construction Codes
- 2020 Minnesota State Building Code (English) (Spanish)
- 2018 International Building Code with State amendments/Chapter 1305 (2020 MN Building Code)
- 2018 International Residential Code with State amendments/Chapter 1309 (2020 MN Residential Code)
- 2020 Minnesota Accessibility Code
- 2020 Minnesota State Fire Code
- 2020 National Electrical Code
- 2020 Minnesota Plumbing Code
- Minimum Plumbing Fixtures/2012 IBC Chapter 29, as amended
- Minnesota Mechanical Code/Chapter 1346/2018 IMC/2018 IFGC (2020 Mn Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code)
- 2015 Minnesota Residential Energy Code 1322
- 2024 Minnesota Commercial Energy Code/ASHRAE Standard 2019 90.1
- Snow Loads/MSBC Rules 1303.1700
- Frost Depth/MSBC Rules 1303.1600
- Wind Speed/Minimum 90 MPH
- Recycling Space/MSBC 103.1500
- 2020 Minnesota Elevators and Related Devices Code /MSBC Chapter 1309