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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Benton Township
Same county permit trigger rules apply in Benton Township for building, plumbing, mechanical, gas, moving, demolition, and occupancy changes.
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
- Exempt Detached accessory structures not over 200 square feet
- Exempt Fences not over 7 feet high
- Exempt Qualifying low decks and platforms
- Exempt Sidewalks and driveways not part of an accessible route
- Exempt Interior finish work such as painting and cabinetry
- Exempt Other county-listed exempt gas and mechanical work
Required documents
- Completed application
- plans
- specifications
- and engineered plans if required.
- Building code
- Minnesota State Building Code; county overview letter references the 2015 edition and should be cross-checked at filing.
- Permit validity
- 180-day application and permit expiration rules apply.
- Owner-builder
- Not separately posted for Benton Township; use county and state rules.
- Contractor requirements
- Minnesota licensing rules apply.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Verify township parcel zoning and setbacks with Carver County Land Management.
- 02 Complete the county permit application and gather plans and specs.
- 03 Submit to Carver County Land Management.
- 04 Pay permit and review fees.
- 05 County and Metro West complete review and issue the permit.
- 06 Schedule required inspections with Metro West.
Source: Carver County Land Management ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Benton Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
Additional review fees apply
02
Permit fee formula
Valuation based building fee schedule plus surcharges and category fees as applicable
03
Reinspection fee
Reinspection fee may apply; replacement inspection card fee is $30; expired permits renew at half the original fee plus $5 surcharge
Unpaid completed applications expire after 180 days
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
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 sequence: Footing/foundation, framing and trade rough-ins, insulation or close-in stages, final
Reinspection fee may apply if the work is not ready
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Benton Township permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Benton Township, MN? ▸
Building permit fees in Benton Township, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Valuation based building fee schedule plus surcharges and category fees as applicable. Plan check fee: Additional review fees apply.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Benton Township, MN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Benton Township, MN, follow these steps: 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.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Benton Township, MN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit 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. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Benton Township, MN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Benton Township, MN via: 763-479-1720.
last verified April 2026
source Carver County Land Management ↗
entry id permits/minnesota/carver/benton-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Carver County Land Management before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.