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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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