City Building Permits
Benton Township, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Benton Township, Minnesota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Benton Township is one of the ten Carver County townships for which the county administers building permits and zoning.
- Department
- Carver County Land Management
- Address
- 600 E 4th Street, Chaska, MN 55318
- Phone
- 952-361-1800
Application Process
- Verify township parcel zoning and setbacks with Carver County Land Management.
- Complete the county permit application and gather plans and specs.
- Submit to Carver County Land Management.
- Pay permit and review fees.
- County and Metro West complete review and issue the permit.
- Schedule required inspections with Metro West.
Source: Carver County Land Management
General Requirements
Same county permit trigger rules apply in Benton Township for building, plumbing, mechanical, gas, moving, demolition, and occupancy changes.
Required Documents
- Completed application
- plans
- specifications
- and engineered plans if required.
- Permit validity
- 180-day application and permit expiration rules apply.
- Building code
- Minnesota State Building Code; county overview letter references the 2015 edition and should be cross-checked at filing.
- Owner-builder
- Not separately posted for Benton Township; use county and state rules.
- Contractor requirements
- Minnesota licensing rules apply.
Fees
- Plan check fee
- Additional review fees apply
- Permit fee formula
- Valuation based building fee schedule plus surcharges and category fees as applicable
- Reinspection fee
- Reinspection fee may apply; replacement inspection card fee is $30; expired permits renew at half the original fee plus $5 surcharge
- Payment note
- Unpaid completed applications expire after 180 days
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Detached accessory structures not over 200 square feet
- Fences not over 7 feet high
- Qualifying low decks and platforms
- Sidewalks and driveways not part of an accessible route
- Interior finish work such as painting and cabinetry
- Other county-listed exempt gas and mechanical work
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 763-479-1720 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; at least 24 hours notice
Typical inspection sequence: Footing/foundation, framing and trade rough-ins, insulation or close-in stages, final
Reinspection fee may apply if the work is not ready
Additional Resources
- Building code: Minnesota State Building Code; county overview letter references the 2015 edition and should be cross-checked at filing.
- 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 Carver County Land Management before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Benton Township Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Benton Township, MN?
- Same county permit trigger rules apply in Benton Township for building, plumbing, mechanical, gas, moving, demolition, and occupancy changes.
- How much does a building permit cost in Benton Township, MN?
- Fees are calculated as: Valuation based building fee schedule plus surcharges and category fees as applicable. Plan check fee: Additional review fees apply.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Benton Township, MN?
- 1. Verify township parcel zoning and setbacks with Carver County Land Management. 2. Complete the county permit application and gather plans and specs. 3. Submit to Carver County Land Management. 4. Pay permit and review fees. 5. County and Metro West complete review and issue the permit. 6. Schedule required inspections with Metro West.
- What work is exempt from building permits in Benton Township, MN?
- The following work is generally exempt: Detached accessory structures not over 200 square feet; Fences not over 7 feet high; Qualifying low decks and platforms; Sidewalks and driveways not part of an accessible route; Interior finish work such as painting and cabinetry; Other county-listed exempt gas and mechanical work.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Benton Township, MN?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: 763-479-1720.
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