City of Apple Valley

City page says permits are issued for building, mechanical, plumbing, demolition, septic systems, and manufactured housing work; deck page confirms attached decks require permits and detached decks over threshold conditions do as well

• Exempt - Detached decks 30 inches or less above grade that are not attached to a structure
• Exempt - Small accessory structures under Minnesota code thresholds, subject to zoning

Note: rely on city handouts and Minnesota code for project-specific exemptions

Building code

Minnesota State Building Code

Owner-builder

Resident homeowners may obtain permits and do their own work

Contractor requirements

Contractors shall be state-licensed

1. 01
   Confirm permit need with Building Inspections and review the city handout for the project type.
2. 02
   Apply in ePermits.
3. 03
   Upload plans and supporting documents in ProjectDox when plan review is required.
4. 04
   Respond to plan review comments, pay fees, and wait for issuance.
5. 05
   Post the permit and schedule required inspections.

Source: Building Inspections Division, Public Works ↗

Electronic application and plan review through ePermits and ProjectDox

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

• Call 952-953-2588 for all inspections except electrical (phone)
• electrical inspections at 507-381-1791 (other)

Inspection hours

Office Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Typical sequence: Footings, framing, rough trade inspections, insulation or close-in where needed, final