Community Development

Welcome to the City of Inver Grove Heights Community Development Department!

Visit ighmn.gov/communitydevelopment to learn more. 

• Find easy ways to apply for permits and inspections, most of which you can do online.
• Stay up to date on developments in IGH and get the latest public notices about projects.
• Learn about environmental initiatives that can save you money on energy bills, and how you can get involved.
• Find helpful FAQs on City Code and ordinances. 

Economic Development

Visit ighmn.gov/economicdevelopment to learn more. 

• Explore IGH commercial districts and new openings and devlopments in the City.
• Find information for prospective residents and businesses. 
• Research city demographics.
• View useful new maps.

Welcome to the City of Inver Grove Heights Permits & Inspections Division!

We are located at City Hall and available during business hours, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Find information on permit and license requirements in the city: https://www.ighmn.gov/1244/Building-Permits-Inspections.

• Visit our Online Permits Portal

Questions

If you have questions, please contact us Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you. 

• For questions related to building permits applications or the Online Permits Portal, email the City Inspection Department or call 651-450-2550.
• For questions related to fire permits, contact the City Fire Marshal Scott Oswald by calling 651-450-2547.
• For questions related to electrical permits, contact the State Electrical Inspector at 612-419-5764.