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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Laketown Township
County trigger rules apply.
Detached accessory structures up to 200 square feet
Fences up to 7 feet high
Qualifying low decks and non-structural finish work
Other county-listed exempt work
- Exempt Detached accessory structures up to 200 square feet
- Exempt Fences up to 7 feet high
- Exempt Qualifying low decks and non-structural finish work
- Exempt Other county-listed exempt work
Required documents
- Application
- plans
- specifications
- and engineering when required.
- Building code
- Minnesota State Building Code; county overview letter references the 2015 edition.
- Permit validity
- 180-day application and issued permit expiration rules apply.
- Contractor requirements
- Minnesota licensing rules apply.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Check county zoning, shoreline, or floodplain constraints for the parcel as applicable.
- 02 Complete the county permit application.
- 03 Submit all plans and specs to Land Management.
- 04 Pay permit and plan review fees.
- 05 Review is completed by the county with Metro West.
- 06 Permit is issued and inspections are scheduled.
Source: Carver County Land Management ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Laketown Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
Additional review fees apply
02
Permit fee formula
Valuation based and permit type based
03
Reinspection fee
Reinspection fee may apply; expired permit renewal is 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.
Typical sequence: Foundation, framing and rough-in, final
Work must be accessible and ready
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Laketown Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Laketown Township, MN? ▸
County trigger rules apply.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Laketown Township, MN? ▸
Building permit fees in Laketown Township, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Valuation based and permit type based. Plan check fee: Additional review fees apply.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Laketown Township, MN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Laketown Township, MN, follow these steps: 1. Check county zoning, shoreline, or floodplain constraints for the parcel as applicable. 2. Complete the county permit application. 3. Submit all plans and specs to Land Management. 4. Pay permit and plan review fees. 5. Review is completed by the county with Metro West. 6. Permit is issued and inspections are scheduled.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Laketown Township, MN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Laketown Township, MN. The following work is generally exempt: Detached accessory structures up to 200 square feet; Fences up to 7 feet high; Qualifying low decks and non-structural finish work; Other county-listed exempt work. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Laketown Township, MN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Laketown Township, MN via: 763-479-1720.
last verified April 2026
source Carver County Land Management ↗
entry id permits/minnesota/carver/laketown-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Carver County Land Management before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.