Empire, MN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Empire, contracted building inspection through Inspectron

Street address

3385 197th Street W, Farmington, MN 55024

Phone

651-322-6626 Inspectron main office; city hall contact through website

City and permit contacts routed through city site

Coverage

Covers the City of Empire; city incorporated in 2023 and still uses contracted inspection workflows

Online portal

PDF forms and Inspectron workflow

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Empire

Building permit handouts and forms are posted on the city permit page; use Minnesota code baseline and city zoning review for footprint or site changes

Required documents

Permit application
plans
site information
contractor license number
valuation

Building code: Minnesota State Building Code; city fee schedule includes state surcharge and permit tables
Contractor requirements: Permit application asks for contractor state license number

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Pull the correct building, zoning, or right-of-way form from the city permits page.
02

Submit the application with plans and supporting documents.
03

Building official reviews and computes permit fee.
04

Pay fees before permit release.
05

Schedule required inspections through Inspectron.

Source: City of Empire, contracted building inspection through Inspectron ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Empire building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Fee schedule uses state-style permit tables; check current PDF for exact minimum by category

Plan check fee

65 percent of permit fee appears in city fee schedule

Permit fee formula

Mixed valuation-based and category-based

Reinspection fee

Review current fee schedule PDF

City online payments page available

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Inspectron (other)

Typical sequence: Building official inspection sequence by permit type

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Empire permits

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

Building permit handouts and forms are posted on the city permit page; use Minnesota code baseline and city zoning review for footprint or site changes

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

Building permit fees in Empire, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Fee schedule uses state-style permit tables; check current PDF for exact minimum by category. Fees are calculated as: Mixed valuation-based and category-based. Plan check fee: 65 percent of permit fee appears in city fee schedule.

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

To apply for a building permit in Empire, MN, follow these steps: 1. Pull the correct building, zoning, or right-of-way form from the city permits page. 2. Submit the application with plans and supporting documents. 3. Building official reviews and computes permit fee. 4. Pay fees before permit release. 5. Schedule required inspections through Inspectron.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Empire, MN? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Empire, MN via: Inspectron.

last verified April 2026 source City of Empire, contracted building inspection through Inspectron ↗ entry id permits/minnesota/dakota-mn/empire

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Empire, contracted building inspection through Inspectron before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

City of Empire

Other jurisdictions in Dakota County.