Business

Alarm Registration

Individuals and businesses are charged $20 per year for their fire alarm system and $20 for their police (panic, burglary, duress, medical, holdup) alarm system.

Business Associations

Find information on Hopkins Business and Civic Association, and the Hopkins Apartment Managers Association.

Bid Opportunities

Access bids and request for proposals for consultants, service providers, contractors, vendors, and suppliers.

COVID-19 Resources

Downtown Parking

There are nearly 1,000 public parking spaces in downtown Hopkins. Some of the spaces require permits; others are free for certain lengths of time.

Facade Improvement Program

The City of Hopkins is offering a onetime grant opportunity to downtown businesses for façade improvements. Eligible property owners, or business owners, may apply for grant assistance up to 50 percent of the cost of improvements — up to $25,000.

Hopkins PACE Program

Hopkins property and business owners interested in cutting energy costs through efficiency improvements and renewable energy upgrades (such as solar panels, HVAC upgrades, rainwater harvesting systems, etc.) now have a solution to help finance those projects.

Licenses

Browse through available licenses for the City of Hopkins.

Open to Business

Free one-on-one business consultation to entrepreneurs who live or own a business in the community and want to start up a new business or grow an existing one.

Permits & Inspections

To obtain a permit, download and return the application to the address noted on it. Some permits require you to submit additional documents or obtain additional permits, so read the application carefully.