Mantorville, MN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Mantorville City Hall / Building Inspector

Street address

21 5th Street East, PO Box 188, Mantorville, MN 55955

Phone

507-635-5170

info@mantorville.com

Coverage

City of Mantorville, the county seat of Dodge County.

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Mantorville

The permit application and city code require permits for building work; the city code says no building permit is issued until zoning and other requirements are met.

Note: The public permit page does not publish a standalone exempt-work list.

Required documents

Building permit application
Waiver
Site plan
Conditions
Applicant, owner, contractor, license, project, and site information fields from the permit form

Building code: Minnesota State Building Code
Permit validity: The permit form says permits expire if work is not started or if suspended or abandoned for 180 days after work starts.
Owner-builder: The application includes a waiver and asks whether the owner is the applicant.
Contractor requirements: The permit form requires the contractor name and license number when the contractor completes the application.

Source: City of Mantorville City Hall / Building Inspector ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Download or obtain the building permit application and CMS requirements from the city website.
02

Submit the permit materials electronically or by mail.
03

Pay the required fee and await review or issuance.

Source: City of Mantorville City Hall / Building Inspector ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Mantorville building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$55

Plan check fee

Plan review / compliance verification is 65 percent of permit fee, with 25 percent for review of state-approved plans.

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based schedule with published brackets.

Reinspection fee

$75

Penalty (no permit)

Work started without a permit triggers a special investigation fee equal to 100 percent of the permit fee.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: Permit application, city review, plan review when needed, permit issuance, inspections, final/occupancy.

Reinspection fee is published in the fee schedule.

Source: City of Mantorville City Hall / Building Inspector ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Mantorville permits

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

The permit application and city code require permits for building work; the city code says no building permit is issued until zoning and other requirements are met.

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

Building permit fees in Mantorville, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $55. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based schedule with published brackets.. Plan check fee: Plan review / compliance verification is 65 percent of permit fee, with 25 percent for review of state-approved plans..

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

To apply for a building permit in Mantorville, MN, follow these steps: 1. Download or obtain the building permit application and CMS requirements from the city website. 2. Submit the permit materials electronically or by mail. 3. Pay the required fee and await review or issuance.

last verified April 2026 source City of Mantorville City Hall / Building Inspector ↗ entry id permits/minnesota/dodge/mantorville

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Mantorville City Hall / Building Inspector before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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Other jurisdictions in Dodge County.