§ MN Minnesota
County permits
Dakota County
Dakota County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Dakota County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Dakota County Building and Land Use Permits / Water Resources / Transportation, depending on permit type
- Online portal
- Permit portal ↗
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Dakota County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Dakota County, Minnesota. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.