Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where can I find information about Tax Forfeited Lands? A. Tax forfeited lands within St. Louis County’s boundaries are maintained by the St. Louis County Land Department. Please contact: St. Louis County Land Department 607 Government Services Center 320 West 2nd Street Duluth, MN 55802 218-726-2606 landdept@co.st-louis.mn.us

Q. Where can I find a map of my property boundaries? A. Map products are available from many different sources. Read more...

Q. Who can help me with a Landlord / Tenant problem? A. For assistance with rental property issues, please contact: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota 302 Ordean Building 424 West Superior Street Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 726-4800 If you’re having problems with your landlord or your apartment, help is available from the Housing Access Center, a nonprofit tenant-advocacy group in Duluth. The center is at 206 W. Fourth St., Room 201. The phone number is (218) 722-6525. If you are a landlord and having tenant problems, please contact The Arrowhead Multi Housing Owners Association at (218) 525-1805.

Q. Where do I get a building permit? A. If you are within the Duluth city limits, please contact: City of Duluth Building Safety 411 West 1st Street, Room 210 Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 730-5240 If you are located outside the Duluth city limits, but within St. Louis County, please contact: St. Louis County Planning (Duluth Office) 227 West First Street, Suite 100 Duluth, MN 55802 Phone: (218) 725-5000 Fax: (218) 725-5029