Building Permits

General contractors, or homeowners doing their own work, must obtain permits before beginning work.

• Permits may be obtained at Deephaven City Hall, 20225 Cottagewood Road.
• Metro West performs all inspections, except electrical which are done by the City of Minnetonka. Phone numbers for scheduling inspections will be provided with the permit.
• Planning Director Pat Smith handles all survey/plan reviews, variance requests, vegetation removal permits, and other aspects relating to zoning ordinances.
• Diane Schwalbe handles all building and demolition permits.
• Sara Skalle handles all septic permits. If you are adding bedroom, bath, or any new water source in your home, you must have a compliance inspection of your septic system before applying for a building permit.

Permits for new homes or additions, require these steps:

1. Contractor delivers two hard copy of the building plan to Deephaven City Hall.
2. Once Deephaven Planning staff approves the plan, Metro West Inspection Services picks up the plans for their review.
3. Once Metro West approves the plans, Deephaven staff calls the contractor with the permit fee amount.
4. Contractor comes to Deephaven City Hall to pay for the permit and obtain the required inspection card.
5. To schedule inspections, please call Metro West at (763) 479-1720.

Please allow at least 2 weeks for building and septic permits to be processed.

Heating/HVAC or Plumbing permits are issued at Deephaven City Hall. Forms (provided below) may be completed ahead of time or at the counter. Metro West performs heating and plumbing inspections.

Electrical Permits are issued by the City of Minnetonka, which also handles electrical inspections.