New Ulm, MN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of New Ulm Department of Building Safety

Street address

100 N Broadway Street, New Ulm, MN 56073

Phone

507-233-2121

Coverage

City of New Ulm corporate limits, including the county seat

Online portal

City-hosted online forms

City-hosted forms

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for New Ulm

Building permit fee schedule includes repairs and maintenance such as windows, shingles, decks, sheds, and siding, so those activities require permitting in the city system.

Note: Repairs and maintenance have a fixed fee, so they are not exempt from the permit system. No formal exemption list was found.

Permit validity: A 180 day validation period is described in the refund policy, which implies the permit must be acted on within that window.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Use the city permit form or contact Building Safety.
02

Submit the permit application with the project details and valuation.
03

City staff calculate fees and review plans as required.
04

Building Safety issues the permit after approval and payment.

Source: City of New Ulm Department of Building Safety ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

New Ulm building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Building permit fixed fee for repairs and maintenance is $59 plus $1 state surcharge, total $60

Plan check fee

Plan review fee is 65 percent of the building permit fee excluding surcharge for new buildings and major alterations. One- and two-family dwellings use a flat $100 plan review fee.

Permit fee formula

Building permit fee schedule scales by estimated project cost. Example ranges include $0 to $1,000 at $36.50 plus $1 surcharge, and a separate plan review fee of 65 percent of the building permit fee excluding surcharge for new buildings and major alterations.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: Application, fee calculation, plan review if required, permit issuance, inspection and final closeout.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about New Ulm permits

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

Building permit fee schedule includes repairs and maintenance such as windows, shingles, decks, sheds, and siding, so those activities require permitting in the city system.

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

Building permit fees in New Ulm, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Building permit fixed fee for repairs and maintenance is $59 plus $1 state surcharge, total $60. Fees are calculated as: Building permit fee schedule scales by estimated project cost. Example ranges include $0 to $1,000 at $36.50 plus $1 surcharge, and a separate plan review fee of 65 percent of the building permit fee excluding surcharge for new buildings and major alterations.. Plan check fee: Plan review fee is 65 percent of the building permit fee excluding surcharge for new buildings and major alterations. One- and two-family dwellings use a flat $100 plan review fee..

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

To apply for a building permit in New Ulm, MN, follow these steps: 1. Use the city permit form or contact Building Safety. 2. Submit the permit application with the project details and valuation. 3. City staff calculate fees and review plans as required. 4. Building Safety issues the permit after approval and payment.

last verified April 2026 source City of New Ulm Department of Building Safety ↗ entry id permits/minnesota/brown/new-ulm

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of New Ulm Department of Building Safety before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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