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City of Hawley

How to apply for a building permit in City of Hawley, Minnesota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Hawley City Hall

Street address
305 6th Street, Hawley, MN 56549
Coverage
City of Hawley only
§ 02

Fee schedule

Hawley building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
2021 newsletter listed a zoning permit at $500 for a new home
02
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
§ 03

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

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
§ 04

Frequently asked

Common questions about Hawley permits

01 How much does a building permit cost in Hawley, MN?
Building permit fees in Hawley, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
last verified April 2026 entry id permits/minnesota/clay/hawley

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Hawley City Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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