The links below are provided as a resource to people looking to open or operate a business in the City of Lakeville. Please contact Adam Kienberger, Economic Development Specialist at 952-985-4425 for additional information.

Lakeville Home Occupation Permit

A Home Occupation Permit is required to operate a business out of a Lakeville residence. Contact the Planning Department at 952-985-4420 for more information, or click on the link below for a copy of the Home Occupation Permit application.

 Home Occupation Permit application

Lakeville Business Permitting

The City of Lakeville does not require a permit to operate a business in Lakeville with the following exceptions found in Title 3: Business and License Regulations of the Lakeville City Code.

Positively Minnesota: Department of Employment and Economic Development

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the state's principal economic development agency. DEED programs promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention; international trade; workforce development; and community development.

License Minnesota

From the License Minnesota website you can access licensing information on nearly 600 licenses administered by over 45 state agencies in Minnesota. For the first time you can find the licenses you need, whether business, professional, recreational, or vehicle, in one spot. And, for your convenience, they are accessible in a variety of ways: by topic, administering agency, name of license, or with a keyword search.

A Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota

The Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota provides a concise summary discussion of major issues, questions, and concerns that are most commonly raised by those contemplating a business startup. Download a copy from DEED's website.

Dakota County Workforce Center

The Minnesota Workforce Centers of Dakota and Scott Counties is a resource for both job seekers and businesses in Dakota County.