Available Permits

Permits available in this category include:

  • Gas Dryer
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Gas Range
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Other Gas Devices

Permit Regulations

Homeowners / homesteaders may take out a permit to do plumbing, gas fitting, and inside water piping work on one and two-family dwellings. For two-family dwelling units the homeowner / homesteader may only do the general plumbing work in the side / half that they live in. Homeowners / homesteaders are not allowed to do their own plumbing for the following:

  • New single-family dwellings
  • New duplex or any other new residential unit
  • Vacant buildings
  • Commercial property

Licensed plumbing contractors with the City of St. Paul must obtain permits to do any plumbing work.

Fees - Gas Only

DescriptionFees
Minimum permit fee$85
Per unit - Gas$34
If unit BTU's greater than 100,000, additional fee for each 100,000 BTU's or fraction thereof$15
State Surcharge$1

Code Requirements

See Chapter 33of the City of Saint Paul Legislative Code for information.

Last Edited: May 1, 2023