Valuation Based Fee Permits
(Permits not identified to have a fixed fee shall have a fee based on valuation)
Permit fees based on project value include:
• Commercial & Residential Building Permits
• Commercial & Residential Demolition Permits
• Commercial & Residential Fire Protection Permits
• Commercial Mechanical Permits
• Commercial Plumbing Permits
• Manufactured/Moved-in/Modular Structure Foundation Permits
• Retaining Walls over 4 feet, Fences over 7 feet, Sheds over 200 square feet, In-ground Swimming Pool
Total Valuation | Fee |
Total Valuation | Fee |
Up to $2,000 | $83.50 |
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 | $83.50 for the first $2,000.00, plus $16.55 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 |
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $464.15 for the first $25,000, plus $12.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 |
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $764.15 for the first $50,000, plus $8.45 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 |
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $1,186.65 for the first $100,000.00, plus $6.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 |
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 | $3,886.65 for the first $500,000.00, plus $5.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 |
$1,000,001.00 and up | $6,636.65 for the first $1,000,000.00, plus $4.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof. |
*Pursuant to MN Rules Chapter 1300.0160 subpart 3, Building permit valuations shall be set by the Building Official. For determining the permit valuation, the Building Official will use the supplied valuation with a minimum value as calculated by the current Building Valuation Data Table, published each May be the Department of Labor and Industry and other data, as needed, for projects not otherwise specified.
State Surcharge Fees
State Surcharge: Based on the currently adopted State Surcharge Table - per MN Statute 326B
• State Surcharge is applicable on all permits, unless otherwise noted.
Other Fees Related to Permits, Inspections, and Administration
Change of Use Permit | $100.00 |
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (C/O) - Escrow (less costs to administer) | $2,000.00 for Residential $5,000.00 for Commercial |
Plan Review For all projects where plans, specifications, or code review or analysis is required (as determined by the building official) | 65% of Permit Fee |
Plan Review when there is a Master Plan • When approved, the review fee shall not exceed 25% of the permit fee for submittal documents reviewed using a Master Plan set. • The review fee for a Master Plan set shall be 65% of the permit fee. | 25% of Permit Fee |
Review of State Approved Construction Documents | 25% of Plan Review Fee |
Additional Plan Review | $95.00/hr. $47.50 Minimum |
Residential Site Inspection (required for new permanent buildings) | $65.00 |
Commercial Site Inspection (required for new permanent buildings) | $95.00 |
S.E.C. (Sediment & Erosion Control) • New structures that disturb soils • Residential Additions • Exemptions: Projects the disturb minimal soils (e.g., deck, porch, sign) | .006 of Permit Fee $150.00 minimum $50.00 minimum |
Pre-Final inspection (new home or structure) | $75.00 |
Re-inspection A re-inspection fee may be assessed: • Each inspection or re-inspection when the work for which the inspection was scheduled is not complete at the time of the scheduled inspection. For valuation-based building permits, this fee is not assessed the first time an inspection fails, and a re-inspection is required. • When the address of the jobsite is not posted. • When the inspection record card is not posted or provided at the worksite. • When the approved plans are not readily available for the inspector. • Then access to conduct the inspection is not provided. • When the inspector is not met by the individual responsible (no show). • When corrections are required to be re-inspected for residential maintenance permits. • When work completed has deviated from the approved plans without prior approval from the building inspections department. • Re-inspection fees are due on or before the scheduled re-inspection. • Payment shall be made payable to the Municipality. | $63.25 |
Inspections outside of normal business hours • Includes travel time both ways | $63.25/hour (min charge 2 hours) |
Inspections for which no fee is indicated • Miscellaneous and Special Services | See Contract |
Special Investigation • Applicable when work was started prior to obtaining a permit • This fee is due regardless of whether a permit is issued. | 100% of Permit Fee |
Contractor License Look-Up | $5.00 |
Lead Certification Look-Up | $5.00 |
Copy charge (black/white 8-1/2 x 11 and 8-1/2 x 14) | $0.25/side |
Copy charge (black/white 11 x 17) | $0.50/side |
Copy charge (color 8-1/2 x 11 and 8-1/2 x 14) | $1.00/side |
Copy charge (color 11 x 17) | $2.00/side |
Print or copy charge (large plan sheet) | $4.00/sheet |
Duplicate permit card & inspection record | $25.00 |
Permit Renewal within 6 mos. of expiration (no plan changes, no code changes, new permit number) | 50% of the original Permit Fee |
Refunds & Fee Adjustments: • Plan review • Building Maintenance Permit Fee • Permit Fee (work started) • Permit Fee (permit processed & ready to issue) • Permit Fee (work not started & within 6 months of permit issuance) | No refund No refund No refund 80% 60% |
* If the actual hourly cost to the jurisdiction under paragraph (c) is greater than $63.25, then the greater rater shall be paid. Hourly cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved. (*items are in paragraph (c))
(Ord. 2003-7-3, passed 8-12-2003; Am. Ord. 2007-1-24, passed 1-23-2007; Am. Ord. 2008-1-1, passed 1-10-2008; Am. Ord. 2010-1-1, passed 1-12-2010; Am. Ord. 2011-11-2, passed 11-9-2011; Am. Ord. 2014-1-3, passed 1-14-2014; Am. Ord. 2015-1-1, passed 1-13-2015; Am. Ord. 2016-1-2, passed 1-12-2016; Am. Ord. 2017-1-2, passed 1-10-2017; Am. Ord. 2019-3-3, passed 2-12-2019; Am. Ord. 2020-3-2, passed 3-10-2020; Am. Ord. 2021-1-3, passed 1-12-2021; Am. Ord. 2021-12-8, passed 12-14-2021; Am. Ord. 2022-5-14, passed 5-10-2022)