Mendota Heights, MN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Community Development Department

Street address

1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118

Phone

651-452-1850

cityhall@mendotaheightsmn.gov

Coverage

Covers the City of Mendota Heights

Online portal

City permit center

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Mendota Heights

City zoning ordinance and permit pages require permits for new construction, additions, and other building work

Note: confirm directly with Community Development

Required documents

Application
plans
site plan
valuation
and supporting engineering where needed

Building code: Minnesota State Building Code
Contractor requirements: Minnesota licensing rules apply

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Review permit requirements and download the proper application.
02

Submit plans and permit materials to Community Development.
03

City reviews for zoning and building code compliance.
04

Pay fees after review.
05

Receive permit and schedule inspections.

Source: Community Development Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Mendota Heights building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

City discussion materials indicate use of the state-adopted fee schedule model; verify current adopted fee resolution

Plan check fee

Verify current schedule with city

Permit fee formula

State-style valuation schedule with permit category fees

Reinspection fee

Verify current fee resolution with city

Confirm current accepted payment methods with city hall

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Through Community Development and the assigned building official (other)

Typical sequence: Footing, framing, rough trade, final, depending on scope

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Mendota Heights permits

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

City zoning ordinance and permit pages require permits for new construction, additions, and other building work

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

Building permit fees in Mendota Heights, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is City discussion materials indicate use of the state-adopted fee schedule model; verify current adopted fee resolution. Fees are calculated as: State-style valuation schedule with permit category fees. Plan check fee: Verify current schedule with city.

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

To apply for a building permit in Mendota Heights, MN, follow these steps: 1. Review permit requirements and download the proper application. 2. Submit plans and permit materials to Community Development. 3. City reviews for zoning and building code compliance. 4. Pay fees after review. 5. Receive permit and schedule inspections.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Mendota Heights, MN via: Through Community Development and the assigned building official.

last verified April 2026 source Community Development Department ↗ entry id permits/minnesota/dakota-mn/mendota-heights

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

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