City Building Permits
Farmington, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Farmington, Minnesota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Covers the City of Farmington
- Department
- Building Inspections
- Address
- 430 Third Street, Farmington, MN 55024
- Phone
- 651-280-6830
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Farmington ePermits • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Review the FAQ and project handouts.
- Submit residential permit through ePermits or send documents electronically for other work types.
- Provide all required plans and contractor information.
- Pay fees and receive the permit.
- Schedule inspections and upload required completion photos for roofing, siding, and windows or doors.
Source: Building Inspections
General Requirements
City page covers building permit work and commercial construction page states Farmington follows Minnesota State Building Code
Required Documents
- Permit application
- project plans
- valuation
- supporting engineering where applicable
- Building code
- Minnesota State Building Code
- Owner-builder
- Homeowners can use residential ePermits for qualifying work
- Contractor requirements
- City FAQ references approved contractors and state requirements
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Not clearly summarized on the main page reviewed
- Reinspection fee
- Not clearly summarized on the main page reviewed
- Payment note
- Electronic document and photo submission supported
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building Inspections to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Building Inspections Department at 651-280-6830 (other)
- electrical inspections through Brian Grey at 507-381-1791 from 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Monday-Friday (other)
- Inspection hours
- City office hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; summer Friday hours shortened
Typical inspection sequence: Trade-specific and structural inspections; photo submission accepted for certain finish replacement work
Additional Resources
- Building code: Minnesota State Building Code
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- https://www.farmingtonmn.gov/417/Commercial-Construction-Permits
- License lookup guide: Minnesota Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Minnesota Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Minnesota hub: Minnesota Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building Inspections before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Farmington Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Farmington, MN?
- City page covers building permit work and commercial construction page states Farmington follows Minnesota State Building Code
- How much does a building permit cost in Farmington, MN?
- The minimum permit fee is Not clearly summarized on the main page reviewed.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Farmington, MN?
- 1. Review the FAQ and project handouts. 2. Submit residential permit through ePermits or send documents electronically for other work types. 3. Provide all required plans and contractor information. 4. Pay fees and receive the permit. 5. Schedule inspections and upload required completion photos for roofing, siding, and windows or doors.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Farmington, MN?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Building Inspections Department at 651-280-6830, electrical inspections through Brian Grey at 507-381-1791 from 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.
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