Rum River Consultants proudly serves the residents and business owners of the City of Circle Pines as their Designated Building Official. Rum River is committed to a quality, customer service oriented approach to building official and inspection services.
Administrative and inspection staff are available six days per week to assist owners and contractors with questions and site inspections. Contact us today with all of your building inspection needs. We look forward to working with you!
Online Permitting
Rum River Consultants is pleased to announce the introduction of online permitting services for the City of Circle Pines through our platform, Baseline.
To access our user-friendly site, simply click the Baseline button below. Once selected, you will be brought to the permitting website where you can choose the option to "Apply for a Permit". A prompt will occur for you to create an account or sign in to the platform.
Once you have established a user account, conveniently track and manage all of your permits, including scheduling inspections online, by selecting the "View Permits" option. *Please note, this will be for permits starting January 1, 2024. Thank you!
Experience the efficiency of our streamlined web-based permitting system today!
If you have any questions, need help navigating the platform, or would like to share feedback—whether positive or about challenges you've encountered—we would love to hear from you. We are committed to making this process as seamless as possible for our customers, and we truly value your input. You can send your feedback via the email link below or reach our support team at 763-330-0010.
Thank you!
PLEASE NOTE: The city of Circle Pines requires registration with the city prior to conducting work in certain areas:
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Mechanical Permits
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Zoning Permits for Driveways
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Zoning Permits for Fence Builds
Please email those license applications directly to Circle Pines. Rum River cannot process permit requests until confirmation has been received from the city. Unsure if one is needed, please contact 763.784.5898.
Permit Application Information
Please utilize our online permitting platform at Baseline, however, if you prefer our original permit submission option, please follow the instructions below. This process will still be available while we transition to online permitting. Thank you!
Permit applications and all submittals are to be provided in PDF format and sent by email to:
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Download the application form.
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Enter all information in the fillable form, including the signature.
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Save the application to your computer.
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Click on permits@rumrivercc.com at the top of the application.
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Fill in Subject Line of email.
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Attach your application and any supplemental information.
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Send to RRC for issuance or review. Thank you!
Electrical Permit Information
For electrical permit information, please enter your jurisdiction on the MN Dept of Labor and Industry local look up site.
Electrical Permits - Homeowners
Electrical Permits - Contractors
Permit Applications
The following permit applications require plan review (unless residential maintenance in nature). Please submit all documentation required when applying for the permit to minimize review time.
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Building Application
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Demolition Application
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Fire Alarm and Suppression Application
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Mechanical Application
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Plumbing Application
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Roof Application
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Siding Application
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Sign Application
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Window/Exterior Door Replacement Application (same size)
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Zoning Application
Please refer to the
Application Guide for required submittals. All information must be provided before processing can begin. Thank you!
Archived Permit Information
To request copies of archived building permit records, please contact the City of Circle Pines at 763-784-5898 or via email at permits@ci.circle-pines.mn.us. Thank you!
Payments
Payments for building permits
can be made by:
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Mailing a check payable to the City of Circle Pines. *Please include the address of the project and permit number.
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Over the phone with a credit/debit card. Please call 763-784-5898. *Please have permit number and address of project available.
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In person at the City of Circle Pines office with cash, check, or credit card.