Rice, MN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Rice Building Department / City Clerk routing

Street address

205 E Main St, Rice, MN 56367

Phone

320-393-2280

Coverage

City of Rice

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Rice

Permits are required for most construction or alteration of buildings and components within city limits.

Building code: Minnesota State Building Code
Contractor requirements: Building official is city-designated under the code; state licensing rules apply for trade work.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Go to City Hall or the Forms and Permits page.
02

Obtain the appropriate building or trade permit packet.
03

Submit the application to City Hall for building official review.
04

Pay the permit fee and receive the permit if approved.
05

Schedule inspections as required during construction.

Source: City of Rice Building Department / City Clerk routing ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Rice building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$10 for the first $500 valuation

Plan check fee

$10 plan review check fee up to $4,000

Permit fee formula

Tiered valuation schedule; e.g. $10 plus $1.50 per additional $100 to $1,000, then $32.50 for the first $2,000 plus $6 per additional thousand up to $25,000

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: Permit review, issuance, then inspections through construction.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Rice permits

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

Permits are required for most construction or alteration of buildings and components within city limits.

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

Building permit fees in Rice, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $10 for the first $500 valuation. Fees are calculated as: Tiered valuation schedule; e.g. $10 plus $1.50 per additional $100 to $1,000, then $32.50 for the first $2,000 plus $6 per additional thousand up to $25,000. Plan check fee: $10 plan review check fee up to $4,000.

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

To apply for a building permit in Rice, MN, follow these steps: 1. Go to City Hall or the Forms and Permits page. 2. Obtain the appropriate building or trade permit packet. 3. Submit the application to City Hall for building official review. 4. Pay the permit fee and receive the permit if approved. 5. Schedule inspections as required during construction.

last verified April 2026 source City of Rice Building Department / City Clerk routing ↗ entry id permits/minnesota/benton/rice

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Rice Building Department / City Clerk routing before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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