Centerville, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

City building department handles permit submission and review within Centerville

Department

Building Inspections

Address

Centerville City Hall, 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN 55038

Phone

651-429-3232

Email

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Website

https://www.centervillemn.com/162/Building-Inspections

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Complete the applicable permit application form.
2. Submit the completed form at City Hall during business hours or by mail or city email as directed.
3. Include any required survey, plans, and project documents.
4. City staff reviews the site plan and permit submission.
5. Pick up the permit and pay the amount due once notified.

Typical processing time: Site plan reviews generally take two days

Source: Building Inspections

General Requirements

City page covers accessory structures, building permits, and electrical coordination; contact the building official for project-specific requirements

Required Documents

• Required documents: Completed application; certificate of survey for accessory structures; other submissions as requested by the building official
• Permit validity/expiration: State-code baseline unless city extends
• Owner-builder rules if available: Homeowners may do their own electrical work except for new homes
• Contractor license requirements: State licensing applies where required
• Building code adopted: Minnesota State Building Code

Permit validity

State-code baseline unless city extends

Building code

Minnesota State Building Code

Owner-builder

Homeowners may do their own electrical work except for new homes

Contractor requirements

State licensing applies where required

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Accessory structure zoning permit noted at $65 for structures 10 feet by 12 feet or less

Plan check fee

Not separately posted

Permit fee formula

Permit-type specific; electrical examples include flat amounts for one-time, two-time, and new home inspections

Reinspection fee

Additional electrical inspections are billed by the electrical inspector

Payment note

Amount due is given when permit is ready for pickup

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Small accessory structures may fall under zoning-only review rather than a full building permit
• Other state-code exemptions should be confirmed with the city

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours

Application intake at City Hall between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; electrical calls 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday

Additional Resources

• Building code: Minnesota State Building Code
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• License lookup guide: Minnesota Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Minnesota Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Minnesota hub: Minnesota Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Centerville Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Centerville, MN?

City page covers accessory structures, building permits, and electrical coordination; contact the building official for project-specific requirements

How much does a building permit cost in Centerville, MN?

The minimum permit fee is Accessory structure zoning permit noted at $65 for structures 10 feet by 12 feet or less. Fees are calculated as: Permit-type specific; electrical examples include flat amounts for one-time, two-time, and new home inspections. Plan check fee: Not separately posted.

How do I apply for a building permit in Centerville, MN?

1. Complete the applicable permit application form. 2. Submit the completed form at City Hall during business hours or by mail or city email as directed. 3. Include any required survey, plans, and project documents. 4. City staff reviews the site plan and permit submission. 5. Pick up the permit and pay the amount due once notified.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Centerville, MN?

Typical processing time is Site plan reviews generally take two days.

What work is exempt from building permits in Centerville, MN?

The following work is generally exempt: Small accessory structures may fall under zoning-only review rather than a full building permit; Other state-code exemptions should be confirmed with the city.