Homeowner Resource

Do You Need Permits for a Kitchen Remodel in Minnesota?

From Norcon Home Solutions — 30 years of remodeling in White Bear Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes and the Twin Cities north metro. Veteran-owned. Licensed and insured.

When Permits Are Required for Kitchen Remodeling

The short answer is: it depends on what you are changing. Here is what 30 years of permitted remodeling work in Minnesota has taught us.

Usually Does NOT Need a Permit

Replacing cabinets in the same location
New countertops
New flooring
Painting
New appliances in same location
Backsplash tile

Usually DOES Need a Permit

Moving or adding electrical circuits
Moving plumbing
Relocating gas lines
Removing or modifying walls
New or modified ventilation
Adding or enlarging windows

Why Permits Matter

Home Sale

Unpermitted work can complicate or kill a home sale. Buyers and inspectors check permit histories. Unpermitted electrical or plumbing work can become a significant negotiating issue.

Insurance

If unpermitted work causes a fire or water damage, your homeowner's insurance may deny the claim. Permitted work protects your coverage.

Safety

Electrical inspections exist because improper wiring causes house fires. We pull permits because we do the work correctly and have no reason to hide it from an inspector.

Our Standard

Norcon pulls permits on all applicable work and completes everything to code and better. That is how we have operated for 30 years across White Bear Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes and the north metro.