Who issues the permit in Bloomington?

The local building department for Bloomington handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.

How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?

Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.

Do I need a permit for ev charger installation in Bloomington?

Permit required

Yes. In Minnesota, ev charger installation generally requires a permit, and Bloomington is no exception.

Every new electrical installation must be inspected under Minn. Stat. 326B.36; this applies statewide, including townships and counties with no building code. File with DLI unless the address is in one of the roughly 66 cities with their own electrical inspection program; check the DLI inspection authority lookup first. A homeowner may do the work only on a home they own and occupy (or will occupy) and must personally perform it (Minn. Stat. 326B.31, subd. 23); the owner still files the permit before starting (Minn. Stat. 326B.36, subd. 4).

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Documents you may need

State electrical permit (request for inspection) from DLI, or a permit from the city electrical inspection programRequired
Charger specifications and circuit sizeLikely required
Load calculation showing the service can carry the new circuitSometimes required
Service upgrade details if the panel or service must be enlargedSometimes required

Possible inspections

Rough-in electrical inspection before wiring is concealed
Final electrical inspection before the circuit is used

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for ev charger installation in Bloomington?: Yes. In Minnesota, ev charger installation generally requires a permit, and Bloomington is no exception. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
Who issues the permit in Bloomington?: The local building department for Bloomington handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?: Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.

PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.