Call City Offices at 218-334-4991 to obtain a building permit application, click on the side link to print a copy, or stop by the City Office located at 222 Main Avenue West.
Please Note: Printable Building Permit Forms are at the bottom of this page.
WHEN IS A BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED
A building permit is required when:
- building or remodeling a house
- re-roofing and/or re-siding
- putting in a shed over 120 square feet
- installing a fireplace, wood stove, or chimney
- finishing your basement
- adding a garage or any addition
- replacing windows
- changing or installing heating or air conditioning
- installing plumbing
- constructing a retaining wall over four feet in height
- constructing a swimming pool
- putting in a deck or porch
- putting up a fence over 6 feet in heighth
- doing electrical work (electrical permits are available through the state board of electricity)
- replacing water softeners or water heaters
- soffit, facia, and trim (weather protective items)
- all commercial work
WHEN IS A BUILDING PERMIT NOT REQUIRED
A building permit is not required for:
- movable cases, counters, and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches high
- platforms, walks, and driveways not over 30 inches above grade and not over a basement or story below
- fences under 6 feet high or chain link fences
- painting , wallpapering, or paneling
- temporary stage sets and scenery
- gutters
- sheds under 120 square feet
- installing carpeting or other flooring
- window awnings not projecting more than 54 inches on homes
- prefabricated above grade swimming pools of a capacity of 5,000 gallons or less
- redecorating without structural change
- replacing cabinets in kitchen or elsewhere
Printable Forms
Site Plan Template (for garages,etc)
Building Valuation Data (Coming Soon)
Building Permit Fee Schedule (Coming Soon)
Building Permit Application
