County Building Permits

Dakota County, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Building permit information for unincorporated Dakota County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.

Minnesota Updated March 2026

Important: Dakota County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.

Unincorporated Dakota County

Permit authority
Dakota County Building and Land Use Permits / Water Resources / Transportation, depending on permit type
Phone
651-438-4372 for Public Services and Revenue general permit help; 952-891-7000 for many water resources and septic functions
Address
14955 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124 for many county permit services; Transportation and other functions have separate offices

Jurisdictions in Dakota County

Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Unincorporated Dakota County Permit guide → Apple Valley Permit guide → Burnsville Permit guide → Coates Permit guide → Eagan Permit guide → Empire Permit guide → Farmington Permit guide → Hampton Permit guide → Hastings Permit guide → Inver Grove Heights Permit guide → Lakeville Permit guide → Lilydale Permit guide → Mendota Permit guide → Mendota Heights Permit guide → Miesville Permit guide → New Trier Permit guide → Northfield Permit guide → Randolph Permit guide → Rosemount Permit guide → South St. Paul Permit guide → Sunfish Lake Permit guide → Township of Castle Rock Township Permit guide → Township of Douglas Township Permit guide → Township of Eureka Township Permit guide → Township of Greenvale Township Permit guide → Township of Hampton Township Permit guide → Township of Marshan Township Permit guide → Township of Nininger Township Permit guide → Township of Randolph Township Permit guide → Township of Ravenna Township Permit guide → Township of Sciota Township Permit guide → Township of Vermillion Township Permit guide → Township of Waterford Township Permit guide → Vermillion Permit guide → West St. Paul Permit guide →

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.

Related Minnesota Resources

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authorities listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.