Introducing PAULIE: The City’s New Permitting and Licensing Platform
The City of Saint Paul is now using PAULIE. This new platform reimagines how we handle permits, licenses, inspections, and enforcement. You can now apply, track application status, and communicate with City staff in one centralized, secure, and mobile-friendly platform.
To get started, click the "Get Ready" button below. This will take you to our dedicated PAULIE webpage, providing important information about what to expect in the new platform.
When you're ready to apply:
Open the application link. This will bring you to the application listing in PAULIE. If you're not already logged in, you'll first need to log in or register for a free account.
Register for a free account. This will allow you to track all licensing, permitting, and inspection needs in one place.
Follow application instructions. PAULIE will guide you through the application process step-by-step. You can save and continue your application at any time.
Sewer Permits for Contractors
Saint Paul Public Works Sewer Utility issues a Sewer Construction Permit for the construction of new sewer connections to serve properties within Saint Paul. This permit applies to new buildings or developments needing direct access to the municipal sewer system. Permit holders must comply with all city standards for sewer construction, including required inspections and documentation, to ensure a safe and effective connection to the public sewer infrastructure.
Submit Your New Sewer Construction Application in PAULIE
Saint Paul Public Works Sewer Utility issues a Sewer Repair Permit for sewer repairs, including spot repairs, full line replacements, and the optional addition of a cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liner. This permit applies to the repair, extension, or replacement of an existing sewer line. Permit holders must comply with all city standards for sewer construction, including required inspections and documentation, to ensure a safe and effective repair of an existing sewer line.
Submit Your Sewer Repair Application in PAULIE
Saint Paul Public Works Sewer Utility issues a Sewer Abandonment Permit to ensure the safe and proper abandonment of sewer connections that are no longer in use. This permit applies to the disconnection, sealing, or decommissioning of sewer lines. Permit holders must comply with all city standards for sewer construction, including required inspections and documentation, to ensure that abandoned sewers do not compromise public infrastructure or environmental safety.
Submit Your Sewer Abandonment Application in PAULIE
Saint Paul Public Works Sewer Utility issues a Cured-In-Place Permit for the installation of a cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liner to repair existing sewer lines without excavation. This permit applies to trenchless repairs within property boundaries on existing sewer lines. Permit holders must comply with all city standards for sewer construction, including required inspections and documentation, to ensure a safe and effective installation of a cured-in-place pipe liner.
Gopher State One-Call Requests
Call before you dig! All contractors and sub-contractors are responsible for all reasonable efforts to identify underground facilities (including private sewer service laterals), as well as compliance with all Gopher State One-Call (GSOC) requirements such as potholing activities to verify location identification.
Contractors can use information provided through Saint Paul Public Works Sewers Record Center. To obtain access, please email PWSewersRecordCenter@ci.stpaul.mn.us
