City Building Permits
Hawley, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Hawley, Minnesota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Minnesota Clay County Updated March 2026
Permit Authority
City of Hawley only
- Department
- City of Hawley City Hall
- Address
- 305 6th Street, Hawley, MN 56549
- Phone
- 218-483-3331
- info@ci.hawley.mn.us
- Website
- https://hawley.govoffice.com/
Application Process
General Requirements
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- 2021 newsletter listed a zoning permit at $500 for a new home
- Permit fee formula
- 2021 newsletter listed new home permit-related charges including zoning permit $500, water tapping $150, sewer tapping $500, water meter $200, temporary electric $40, natural gas $400 plus sales tax
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Hawley City Hall to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Inspection hours
- City Hall was listed in the newsletter as open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; current current-hours page not captured in the sources reviewed
Additional Resources
- Hawley homepage
- Zoning map
- Ordinances
- Public hearings / permit-related notices
- 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 City of Hawley City Hall before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hawley Building Permit FAQ
- How much does a building permit cost in Hawley, MN?
- The minimum permit fee is 2021 newsletter listed a zoning permit at $500 for a new home. Fees are calculated as: 2021 newsletter listed new home permit-related charges including zoning permit $500, water tapping $150, sewer tapping $500, water meter $200, temporary electric $40, natural gas $400 plus sales tax.
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