City Offices - Ely City Offices
209 East Chapman Street, Ely, MN 55731
Eligibility
Residents of the Ely
Hours
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Website
https://www.ely.mn.us/Application process
Call; walk in
Fees
Vary
Service area
Ely, MN
Other Information
Application Process
- Walk In
Mayor and City CouncilBuilding Department: Inspects buildings, provides permits for most building projects, and rental license; phone (218)504-5142City Clerk's Office: Provides business licensing, cemetery information, dog licenses, passport, and rental information for Semer's park pavilion, Whiteside Park, and the Ely Rec Center.Economic Development Authority: Supports business, industry, and entrepreneurship and to open, grow and maintain a business in Ely.Election and voting informationFire Department: Provides fire service for the city; phone (218)365-3224Planning and Zoning: Promotes and regulates development and reviews zoning requestsUtility - Light and water: After Hour Utility Problem/Emergency (800)890-8713; utility billing phone (218)365-5900
Last Assured
12/15/2025
What's Here
Building InspectionElection InformationMeeting SpaceLand Use Planning and Regulation ServicesAnimal RegulationConstruction/Development PermitsPassportsCity/County ParksLand Use Planning and Regulation BodiesFire ServicesBusiness Registration/LicensingElectric Service Connection/RepairRecreation CentersCity Government Information ServicesRural Economic DevelopmentSewage Treatment FacilitiesWater Service Connection/RepairLocal Officials Offices
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Ely City Offices
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