Farmington, MN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Inspections

Street address

430 Third Street, Farmington, MN 55024

Phone

651-280-6830

Building Inspections Department and staff emails on city page

Coverage

Covers the City of Farmington

Online portal

Farmington ePermits

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Farmington

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

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Review the FAQ and project handouts.
02

Submit residential permit through ePermits or send documents electronically for other work types.
03

Provide all required plans and contractor information.
04

Pay fees and receive the permit.
05

Schedule inspections and upload required completion photos for roofing, siding, and windows or doors.

Source: Building Inspections ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Farmington building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Not clearly summarized on the main page reviewed

Reinspection fee

Not clearly summarized on the main page reviewed

Electronic document and photo submission supported

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

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 sequence: Trade-specific and structural inspections; photo submission accepted for certain finish replacement work

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Farmington permits

01 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

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

Building permit fees in Farmington, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Not clearly summarized on the main page reviewed.

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

To apply for a building permit in Farmington, MN, follow these steps: 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.

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

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

last verified April 2026 source Building Inspections ↗ entry id permits/minnesota/dakota-mn/farmington

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

City of Farmington

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