Foley, MN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Foley Building Official / AllSpec Services, LLC

Street address

14562 Ronneby Road NE, Foley, MN 56329

Phone

320-293-5298

Coverage

City of Foley corporate limits

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Foley

New construction, remodeling, building relocation, siding, roofing, driveways, signs, decks, and fences.

Note: Foley pages do not publish a clean exemption list on the indexed pages reviewed.

Required documents

Application
Site map
Written neighbor permission
Certificate of survey
Sign application

Building code: Minnesota State Building Code and related city ordinances
Owner-builder: If doing the work yourself, write "Self" on the contractor line.
Contractor requirements: City uses a certified building official; project valuation and code compliance are reviewed by AllSpec Services.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Approval is often about a week, project dependent.

01

Obtain the building permit application from City Hall or the city website.
02

Prepare the application and any site map or supporting documents required by project type.
03

Submit to City Hall.
04

The building official reviews the plans and application for zoning and code compliance.
05

The building official calls when approved and the permit is issued.

Typical processing time: Approval is often about a week, project dependent.

Source: City of Foley Building Official / AllSpec Services, LLC ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Foley building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$50 for valuations of $1 to $1,500

Plan check fee

65 percent of the building permit fee

Permit fee formula

$50 to $81.50 tiered minimums, then valuation x 0.007 above $10,001

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Contact Nancy Scott / AllSpec Services at 320-293-5298 (phone)

Typical sequence: City review, permit issuance, then inspections as work progresses.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Foley permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Foley, MN? ▸

New construction, remodeling, building relocation, siding, roofing, driveways, signs, decks, and fences.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Foley, MN? ▸

Building permit fees in Foley, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50 for valuations of $1 to $1,500. Fees are calculated as: $50 to $81.50 tiered minimums, then valuation x 0.007 above $10,001. Plan check fee: 65 percent of the building permit fee.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Foley, MN? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Foley, MN, follow these steps: 1. Obtain the building permit application from City Hall or the city website. 2. Prepare the application and any site map or supporting documents required by project type. 3. Submit to City Hall. 4. The building official reviews the plans and application for zoning and code compliance. 5. The building official calls when approved and the permit is issued.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Foley, MN? ▸

Building permit processing times in Foley, MN typically run Approval is often about a week, project dependent.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Foley, MN? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Foley, MN via: Contact Nancy Scott / AllSpec Services at 320-293-5298.

last verified April 2026 source City of Foley Building Official / AllSpec Services, LLC ↗ entry id permits/minnesota/benton/foley

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Foley Building Official / AllSpec Services, LLC before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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