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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for San Francisco Township
County permit trigger rules apply.
Detached accessory structures up to 200 square feet
Fences up to 7 feet high
Certain low decks, finish work, sidewalks, and driveways
Other county-listed exempt equipment work
- Exempt Detached accessory structures up to 200 square feet
- Exempt Fences up to 7 feet high
- Exempt Certain low decks, finish work, sidewalks, and driveways
- Exempt Other county-listed exempt equipment work
Required documents
- Application
- plans
- specifications
- and engineering if required.
- Building code
- Minnesota State Building Code; county overview letter references the 2015 edition.
- Permit validity
- 180-day application and permit expiration rules apply.
- Contractor requirements
- Minnesota licensing rules apply.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm county zoning and use controls for the parcel.
- 02 Assemble the county application package.
- 03 Submit to Carver County Land Management.
- 04 Pay permit and review fees.
- 05 Permit review is coordinated with Metro West.
- 06 After issuance, schedule inspections directly with Metro West.
Source: Carver County Land Management ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
San Francisco Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
Additional review fees apply
02
Permit fee formula
Valuation based building fees plus category fees and surcharges
03
Reinspection fee
Reinspection fees may apply; replacement inspection card fee is $30
Completed applications expire if left unpaid for 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, rough framing and trades, final
Work must be exposed and accessible
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about San Francisco Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in San Francisco Township, MN? ▸
County permit trigger rules apply.
02 How much does a building permit cost in San Francisco Township, MN? ▸
Building permit fees in San Francisco Township, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Valuation based building fees plus category fees and surcharges. Plan check fee: Additional review fees apply.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in San Francisco Township, MN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in San Francisco Township, MN, follow these steps: 1. Confirm county zoning and use controls for the parcel. 2. Assemble the county application package. 3. Submit to Carver County Land Management. 4. Pay permit and review fees. 5. Permit review is coordinated with Metro West. 6. After issuance, schedule inspections directly with Metro West.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in San Francisco Township, MN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in San Francisco Township, MN. The following work is generally exempt: Detached accessory structures up to 200 square feet; Fences up to 7 feet high; Certain low decks, finish work, sidewalks, and driveways; Other county-listed exempt equipment work. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in San Francisco Township, MN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in San Francisco Township, MN via: 763-479-1720.
last verified April 2026
source Carver County Land Management ↗
entry id permits/minnesota/carver/san-francisco-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Carver County Land Management before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.