Certificate of Occupancy — City of Minneapolis
A Minneapolis Certificate of Occupancy is required before occupying a commercial space and whenever the use or occupancy classification changes.
What it is. The Certificate of Occupancy required before a new building can be occupied and whenever there is a change in building use or occupancy classification (e.g., converting a space to a restaurant). It is valid for the life of the building or until the use or occupancy changes.
Who issues it. City of Minneapolis — CPED / Construction Code Services (City layer).
When you need it. Before occupying the space for the restaurant use / on a change of use.
How to apply. Complete permitted construction, pass inspections (building, zoning, fire, health as applicable), and obtain the Certificate of Occupancy.
Fees. Per the CPED schedule — see source (⟢ VERIFY).
What SpoonSeal tracks. The document(s) you upload for this requirement, with automatic renewal/expiration tracking (Current, Due Soon, Expired). Where the city publishes health-inspection results (e.g., NYC and Chicago), SpoonSeal syncs them automatically; elsewhere they can be added manually.
References
- City of Minneapolis — Certificate of Occupancy — https://www.minneapolismn.gov/business-services/licenses-permits-inspections/construction-permits/building-safety/certificate-of-occupancy/ — Official source last checked: 2026-07-02
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