Permit Question - Minneapolis, MN

[Nick Jude]

I am having trouble pulling a permit for a duplex I own to build a 2 car garage on an already existing concrete pad because I own the property through my LLC (I am not a licensed contractor). Had I put it in my own name, I wouldn't have ran into a problem. My problem is, I can build a garage for $4k and the project isn't worth it if I have to pay a contractor to do it. I've built several garages before.

What are my options?  Build it anyways and beg for forgiveness?  Find a contractor who will pull a permit for me?  I'm trying to improve the property as the current tenants have stuff all over the yard.  A garage would help solve that issue greatly.

Thanks,