Small Business Resources

Home Occupation Permit

A Home Occupation Permit Application (PDF) is required to operate a business out of a Lakeville residence. Review the City Ordinance for more information or contact the Planning Department at 952-985-4420.

Liquor License Application 

The City of Lakeville issues several kinds of liquor licenses, as defined in City Ordinance, including on-sale, special club, and consumption and display permit. Submit the Lakeville Liquor License Application to our City Clerk by email.

Massage Therapy Application 

The City of Lakeville requires a license for businesses administering massages, as defined in City Ordinance. Submit the Therapeutic Massage Practitioner License Application (PDF) or Therapeutic Massage Center License Application (PDF) to our City Clerk by email.    

Mobile Food Unit License Application 

The City of Lakeville requires Mobile Food Units, as defined in City Ordinance, to complete a Mobile Food Unit Permit Application (PDF) and submit to the Lakeville Fire Department for approval. 

Tobacco Products License Application 

The City of Lakeville requires businesses that sell tobacco products, as defined in City Ordinance, to complete a Tobacco Products License Application (PDF) and submit to our City Clerk by email.

From the License Minnesota website you can access licensing information on nearly 600 licenses administered by over 45 state agencies in Minnesota. Businesses can find the licenses you need in one spot, accessible in a variety of ways: by topic, administering agency, name of license or with a keyword search.

Sewer Availability Charge

If you start a new business, change location, or change the use of your space in a way that creates more potential demand on the wastewater system, your business is required to submit for a sewer availability charge (SAC) determination with the Metropolitan Council. The number of SAC units charged depends on the potential wastewater demand of your business and the fee is paid with your city building permit. Refer to Lakeville’s Fee Schedule (PDF) for more information about cost per unit.

Watermain Unit Charge

A Watermain Unit Charge was established for the purpose of paying the costs associated with the installation of water reserve capacities for additional facilities to be connected to the system. Refer to Lakeville’s Fee Schedule (PDF) for more information about cost per unit.

Local utility providers may have programs available to assist small businesses. Check out CenterPoint Energy, Dakota Electric Association, Minnesota Energy Resources and Xcel Energy to learn more.