Building Permits

ATTENTION: No construction may begin until a Building Permit Application has been approved and paid for. Failure to obtain a Building Permit PRIOR to the start of all applicable projects will be subject to a fine equal to the cost of the permit PLUS the charges associated with obtaining the permit.

All commercial work
Basement finish
Building or remodeling a house
Deck and/or Porch - See the Residential Decks & 2020 MN Residential Code Handout.
Electrical work - MN State Electrical Permit
Fence (over 6 feet in heighth)
Garage / Garage Addition - Planning the Construction of a Garage Handout.
Installation of and/or changes to Heating and/or Air Conditioning
Installing a fireplace, wood stove, or chimney
Plumbing Installation/Modification
Porch - Planning the Contruction of a Porch Handout.
Re-roofing - Guidelines for Asphalt Shingle Roofing Handout. & Snow Load Map
Re-siding - See the Re-siding & 2020 MN Residential Code Handout.
Retaining Wall (over four feet in height)
Shed (201 square feet & above)
Soffit, facia, and trim (weather protective items)
Swimming pool (inground)
Water softeners or water heaters
Window replacement
Exterior Door Replacement

A BUILDING PERMIT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Screen Door Replacement
Fences 6 feet high and under
Installation of chain link fences
Sheds (200 square feet or smaller)
Installation of 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
Cosmetic: painting , wallpapering, paneling, replacing cabinets
temporary stage sets and scenery
gutters
installing carpeting or other flooring
window awnings not projecting more than 54 inches
prefabricated above grade swimming pools of a capacity of 5,000 gallons or less