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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.​

​Get Ready to Apply in PAULIE

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.​

Submit Your Application in PAULIE

Overview

A parking ramp is a building or structure, or part thereof, in which a structural level (a level with space below the parking area that can be occupied) is used for parking, storing, or maintaining motor vehicles, and where the owner or person storing or parking a vehicle is charged a fee. Open to the public.

A parking ramp (Government) is a government building or government structure, or part thereof, in which a structural level (a level with space below the parking area that can be occupied) is used for parking, storing or maintaining motor vehicles, and where the owner or person storing or parking a vehicle is not charged a fee.

A parking ramp (Private) is exclusively used by or leased to occupants of a residence or business on the same or other premises for use only in connection with and as accessory to the occupancy of such residence or business, and where the owner or person storing or parking such vehicle is not charged a fee. Closed to the public. 

A Parking lot or parking lot or building means and includes any premises where ten (10) or more motor vehicles are parked, stored or allowed to remain, and where the owner or person storing or parking such vehicle is charged a fee. "Parking lot" excludes any parking area other than a parking garage that is exclusively used by or leased to occupants of a residence on the same or other premises for use only in connection with and as accessory to the occupancy of such residence.

If you have questions, contact DSI at 651-266-8989, or email the DSI Message Center.

Code Requirements

See Chapter 417 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for information about parking lots and parking ramps.

Application Requirements

You must submit an application that includes the following:

Inspections

Your application will be reviewed by DSI Licensing, Zoning and Fire Inspection staff. This review may include on-site inspections(s) to verify compliance with applicable regulations. You will be informed of any required inspections including the name and telephone number of the inspector after submitting a completed license application. The location must comply with all applicable regulations and/or license conditions before any license may be issued.

Fees

See Fee Table for current license fees. 

Expiration/Renewal

A Parking Garage (Ramp) license will expire one year from the date it is issued may be renewed annually.

Last Edited: September 17, 2025