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The Guide to Understanding Why You Were Charged By “BLOOMINGTON PERMITS” and What To Do About It (bloomingtonmn.gov)

Bella Khan, Subscription Cancellation Expert

Published February 1, 2026

Last updated February 1, 2026

1 min read

What is "BLOOMINGTON PERMITS"?

Bloomington provides important city services to residents, such as trash collection, water, and sewer services. They also handle various permits and licenses, which is why you might see charges on your bill related to these services. If you’re wondering about a charge labeled 'BLOOMINGTON PERMITS,' it refers to fees for permits you might have applied for, like building permits or other local approvals.

BLOOMINGTON: This refers to the city or location where the transaction took place.
PERMITS: This indicates the type of service or fee being charged, which in this case is related to permits, often required for construction, events, or other activities regulated by the city.

Verify With Receipt

The best way to tell if this charge is fraudulent is to find the receipt. You may have an electronic copy of the receipt, which Chargeback can help you find by searching your email accounts.

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Why do people get charges like this from Bloomington?

Utility Bills: Customers may receive charges for water, gas, or electricity services.
Parking Tickets: Fines incurred for parking violations in Bloomington can lead to charges.
Property Taxes: Charges related to property taxes or assessments for homeowners.
Recreation Center Memberships: Monthly or annual fees for memberships to facilities like gyms or community centers.
Permits and Licenses: Fees associated with obtaining permits for construction, business licenses, or special events.
Online Services: Charges for digital services or subscriptions related to the city's online platforms.
Public Transit Fees: Charges applicable for using local public transportation services.
Animal Licensing: Fees for registering pets within the city.
Special Events: Charges for participating in special events organized by the city, like festivals or community fairs.
Code Enforcement Fines: Fines for zoning or code violations enforced by the city.

If I see this charge, what should I do?

If you see this charge and aren’t expecting it, you have various options.

First, try to contact the bloomingtonmn.gov via one of the support methods we listed below and inquire about the charge. See if they will refund it and cancel any associated subscriptions you might have.

If the bloomingtonmn.gov refused to issue a refund or you cannot get in touch with the company, call your bank or financial institution and open a credit card dispute. Record screenshot evidence from your prior conversations with bloomingtonmn.gov, and use that to open your credit card dispute. Tell your bank or credit card issuer that you do not recognize the charge and do not recall signing up for the service.

If this sounds like too much of a hassle, you can have Chargeback do it for you.

Bloomington Customer Service Info

If you need assistance, here's how you can get in touch with Bloomington's support team.

Phone

952-563-8700

billing@bloomingtonmn.gov

Site

https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/contact

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What other ways do charges from Bloomington show up?

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