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Resources and information to support the economic health of Olmsted County’s business community.

  • Become a County Vendor

    Become a County Vendor

    Information about working with Olmsted County's purchasing department to become a county vendor.

    Become a County Vendor

    Information about working with Olmsted County's purchasing department to become a county vendor.

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  • Building and Planning

    Building and Planning

    Information about and applications for development, code inspections, land use, and zoning.

    Building and Planning

    Information about and applications for development, code inspections, land use, and zoning.

    The Olmsted County Planning Department administers zoning, building, well and septic for various areas of Olmsted County but not the entire county. For planning/building jurisdiction information, please visit the Jurisdiction Checker to determine who to contact for permitting administration.

    The Planning department provides a comprehensive approach to all phases of the planning and community development process.​ Services include:  

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  • Business Licensing & Permits

    Business Licensing & Permits

    Apply for the licenses and permits necessary to build, do business, or host events in Olmsted County.

    Business Licensing & Permits

    Apply for the licenses and permits necessary to build, do business, or host events in Olmsted County.

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  • Commercial Garbage & Recycling

    Commercial Garbage & Recycling

    Learn how to responsibly dispose of commercial waste in Olmsted County.

    Commercial Garbage & Recycling

    Learn how to responsibly dispose of commercial waste in Olmsted County.

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  • Surveying

    Surveying

    Surveying

    The Olmsted County Surveying provides professional surveying services for the Olmsted County Public Works department and other county agencies.

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