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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Bemidji
City building and rental permitting is handled through the portal.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Create an account or log in.
- 02 Apply through the online permit center.
- 03 Upload PDFs.
- 04 Pay fees.
- 05 Request inspection.
- 06 Track status and results.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Bemidji building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$23.50
02
Plan check fee
Commercial 65% of applicable permit fee; residential 32.5% of applicable permit fee, minimum $150.
03
Permit fee formula
Valuation based.
04
Penalty (no permit)
If work starts before permit, total can be 2x the fee if application is made before completion or 3x if not made before completion.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- SmartGov portal (online)
- Scheduling deadline
- Next-day inspection requests must be submitted before 3:30 PM.
- Inspection hours
- City Hall hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Bemidji permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Bemidji, MN? ▸
City building and rental permitting is handled through the portal.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Bemidji, MN? ▸
Building permit fees in Bemidji, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $23.50. Fees are calculated as: Valuation based.. Plan check fee: Commercial 65% of applicable permit fee; residential 32.5% of applicable permit fee, minimum $150..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Bemidji, MN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Bemidji, MN, follow these steps: 1. Create an account or log in. 2. Apply through the online permit center. 3. Upload PDFs. 4. Pay fees. 5. Request inspection. 6. Track status and results.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Bemidji, MN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Bemidji, MN via: SmartGov portal. Next-day inspection requests must be submitted before 3:30 PM..
last verified April 2026
source City of Bemidji Building and Planning ↗
entry id permits/minnesota/beltrami/bemidji
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Bemidji Building and Planning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.