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Young America Township

How to apply for a building permit in Young America Township, Minnesota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Carver County Land Management

Street address
600 E 4th Street, Chaska, MN 55318
Coverage
Young America Township uses Carver County, not the City of Norwood Young America, for township permit and zoning administration.
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Young America Township

County trigger rules apply.

Detached accessory structures up to 200 square feet
Fences up to 7 feet high
Qualifying low decks and 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 finish work
  • Exempt Other county-listed exempt work
Required documents
  • Application
  • plans
  • specifications
  • and engineered drawings if required.
Building code
Minnesota State Building Code; county overview letter references the 2015 edition.
Permit validity
180-day rules apply to applications and issued permits.
Contractor requirements
Minnesota licensing rules apply.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Confirm county zoning requirements for the township site.
  2. 02
    Prepare and submit the county application package.
  3. 03
    Pay permit and review fees.
  4. 04
    County and Metro West review the filing.
  5. 05
    Receive the permit.
  6. 06
    Schedule inspections with Metro West.

Source: Carver County Land Management ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Young America 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 permits renew at half the original fee plus $5 surcharge

Completed applications expire if left unpaid 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-ins, final

Work must be accessible and ready

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Young America Township permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Young America Township, MN?
County trigger rules apply.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Young America Township, MN?
Building permit fees in Young America 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 Young America Township, MN?
To apply for a building permit in Young America Township, MN, follow these steps: 1. Confirm county zoning requirements for the township site. 2. Prepare and submit the county application package. 3. Pay permit and review fees. 4. County and Metro West review the filing. 5. Receive the permit. 6. Schedule inspections with Metro West.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Young America Township, MN?
Not all construction work requires a permit in Young America 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 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 Young America Township, MN?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Young America Township, MN via: 763-479-1720.
last verified April 2026 source Carver County Land Management ↗ entry id permits/minnesota/carver/young-america-township

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Carver County Land Management before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.