Windom, MN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building and Zoning Department

Street address

444 9th Street, PO Box 38, Windom, MN 56101

Phone

507-832-8660

wineda@windom-mn.com

Coverage

City of Windom

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Windom

New buildings, additions, demolitions, and moving a building; the city code excerpt says permits are required for anyone constructing a new building of any kind or adding to an existing building, demolishing, or moving a building

Note: The captured page notes informational handouts exist, but the exempt-work list was not fully extracted from the source.

Required documents

Permit application
Plan review submittals requested by the Building Official

Building code: Minnesota building code based permitting

Source: Building and Zoning Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Start with the permit information page and application forms.
02

Complete the permit application and required submittals.
03

Return the completed permit by email or in person at City Hall.
04

City staff reviews the submittal and issues the permit.

Source: Building and Zoning Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Windom building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Plan check fee

Commercial plan review fee is 65 percent of the city permit fee

Permit fee formula

Valuation based; fees are based on valuation of work, with valuation rounded up to the next $1,000 if needed

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Inspection hours: City Hall business hours Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Windom permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Windom, MN? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Windom, MN? ▸

Building permit fees in Windom, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Valuation based; fees are based on valuation of work, with valuation rounded up to the next $1,000 if needed. Plan check fee: Commercial plan review fee is 65 percent of the city permit fee.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Windom, MN? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Windom, MN, follow these steps: 1. Start with the permit information page and application forms. 2. Complete the permit application and required submittals. 3. Return the completed permit by email or in person at City Hall. 4. City staff reviews the submittal and issues the permit.

last verified April 2026 source Building and Zoning Department ↗ entry id permits/minnesota/cottonwood/windom

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building and Zoning Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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