Home-based businesses in residential dwellings permission
This bill allows homeowners in Minnesota to operate small "no-impact" home-based businesses from their residences without requiring municipal permits or approvals. It defines "no-impact" businesses as those with minimal on-site activity (no extra parking, traffic, or street visibility), operating within residential occupancy limits. Municipalities cannot demand rezoning, fire sprinklers, or permits for these businesses but may enforce limited health/safety rules. The law directly affects homeowners running small services or sales from home and local governments managing zoning regulations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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Feb 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to State and Local Government
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul Utke
RRepublican
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