Pet Sitting Business Permit Requirements in Minneapolis, MN

Complete permit and license guide for starting a pet sitting business in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

$75 -- $450 1–3 weeks for in-home visiting pet sitting; 3–6 weeks for home-based boarding (requires state and local permits) 6 requirements

Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Last verified: .

Minneapolis / Hennepin County Requirements

3 requirements
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City of Minneapolis Business License

Pet sitting businesses operating in Minneapolis must obtain a business license from the City of Minneapolis Licenses and Consumer Services. The type of license depends on whether you visit clients' homes or board animals at your own location.

$50–$200/year1–3 weeks
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Minnesota Board of Animal Health — Kennel License (for commercial boarding)

If you operate a commercial kennel (boarding animals at a fixed facility in Minnesota), a kennel license from the Minnesota Board of Animal Health is required. The annual fee is $15. In-home pet sitters who visit clients' homes are generally not required to obtain this license.

$15/year1–2 weeks
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Minneapolis Animal Care and Control — Local Kennel Permit (for boarding from home)

Boarding animals at your Minneapolis home may require a local kennel permit from Minneapolis Animal Care and Control. Minneapolis has specific rules on the number of animals permitted in residential areas.

$50–$200/year2–4 weeks (may require inspection)
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Minnesota State Requirements

2 requirements
1

Minnesota — No State Pet Sitter License (visiting only)

Minnesota does not require a state license for pet sitters who visit clients' homes. Commercial boarding kennels require a $15/year state license from the Minnesota Board of Animal Health.

No state fee (for visiting pet sitters)N/A
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Minnesota Business Registration

LLCs, corporations, and partnerships must register with the Minnesota Secretary of State.

$135 (LLC filing fee)Immediate (online)
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Federal Requirements

1 requirement
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EIN (Employer Identification Number)

Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC/corporation. Free from the IRS.

FreeImmediate (online application)
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