Apply for a Permit - Planning & Zoning
Need to apply for a permit or license within Bemidji city limits? Go to our online permit portal here.
Need to apply for a Short Term Rental License? They are now administered by the City of Bemidji Rental Department. You can find applications and more information: HERE.
The Online Permit Center provides public access to the current status of permits, activity and access to application materials and documentation. Other services include Public Notices, Contact Us for submitting comments, reporting concerns or violations and tracking those Contact us requests and concerns.
To register, click the “Sign Up” button in the Online Permit Center and follow the instructions. If you have any problems registering, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The City of Bemidji’s Online Permit Center is a way to:
- Create a Business Account (**COMING SOON!**)
- Apply for Permits/Licenses
- Apply for Long Term or Short Term Rental License online (**COMING SOON!**)
- Pay a Permit fee
- Check on the status of a Permit application
- Upload PDF submittal documents
- View scheduled inspections (please call our office to schedule an inspection)
- Review inspection activity and results
- Review Public Notices
- Contact Us: Submit Comments
- Contact Us: Report Concerns or Violations