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City of Farmington

How to apply for a building permit in City of Farmington, Minnesota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Inspections

Online portal
Permit portal
§ 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
  • When a permit is required: City page covers building permit work and commercial construction page states Farmington follows Minnesota State Building Code
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Review the FAQ and project handouts.
§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • 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 (other)
§ 05

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 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.
03 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 entry id permits/minnesota/dakota/farmington

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