City Building Permits
Linwood Township, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Linwood Township, Minnesota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Township, not the county, is the permit and zoning authority for the remaining township area in Anoka County
- Department
- Linwood Township Building Department with Rum River Construction Consultants as Designated Building Official
- Address
- Linwood Township Hall, 22817 Typo Creek Drive NE, Stacy, MN 55079
- Phone
- 651-462-0575
- Website
- https://www.linwoodtownship.org/
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Baseline • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Confirm the property is in Linwood Township jurisdiction.
- Use Rum River's Baseline system or township-directed permit forms.
- Submit plans and project information for review.
- Pay fees as directed by the township and Rum River.
- Schedule inspections through Rum River and complete final approval.
General Requirements
Township requires permits to ensure projects meet building code and zoning regulations
Required Documents
- When a permit is required: Township requires permits to ensure projects meet building code and zoning regulations
- Required documents: Permit application, plans, and zoning support documents as required
- Permit validity/expiration: State-code baseline unless extended
- Owner-builder rules if available: Verify with township and Rum River
- Contractor license requirements: Minnesota state licensing where required
- Building code adopted: Minnesota State Building Code
- Permit validity
- State-code baseline unless extended
- Building code
- Minnesota State Building Code
- Owner-builder
- Verify with township and Rum River
- Contractor requirements
- Minnesota state licensing where required
Fees
- Plan check fee
- Project dependent
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Follow state-code exemptions only after confirming with the township
- Zoning and septic review may still apply even where building permit exemptions exist
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Inspection hours
- Rum River reports six-day availability
Typical inspection sequence: Project dependent
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
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Linwood Township Building Department with Rum River Construction Consultants as Designated Building Official before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Linwood Township Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Linwood Township, MN?
- Township requires permits to ensure projects meet building code and zoning regulations
- How do I apply for a building permit in Linwood Township, MN?
- 1. Confirm the property is in Linwood Township jurisdiction. 2. Use Rum River's Baseline system or township-directed permit forms. 3. Submit plans and project information for review. 4. Pay fees as directed by the township and Rum River. 5. Schedule inspections through Rum River and complete final approval.
- What work is exempt from building permits in Linwood Township, MN?
- The following work is generally exempt: Follow state-code exemptions only after confirming with the township; Zoning and septic review may still apply even where building permit exemptions exist.
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