Alexandria, MN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Alexandria Building Department

Street address

704 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN 56308

Phone

320-759-3644

Coverage

City of Alexandria; the city states the department administers the Minnesota State Building Code.

Online portal

Permit portal

ePermitting and eScheduling

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Alexandria

Building and related permits are required for new construction, additions, alterations, decks, garages, roofing, siding, windows, and similar work.

Note: Public pages do not provide a single exhaustive exempt-work list. Public brochure topics include roofing, window replacement, and fence work; some minor permits may be issued at application.

Required documents

Application
Plans as needed
Zoning review materials

Building code: Minnesota State Building Code
Contractor requirements: The city offers annual contractor training; licensed contractors are commonly involved, but public pages do not fully state licensing rules.

Source: City of Alexandria Building Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Up to five working days for some residential permit applications.

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Submit the appropriate permit through the city permit page.
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Some minor permits can be issued at application.
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Other residential permit applications may take up to five working days to review and process.

Typical processing time: Up to five working days for some residential permit applications.

Source: City of Alexandria Building Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Alexandria building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Plan check fee

City fee schedule includes plan review and stormwater-related fees; exact amounts depend on permit class.

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based fees for some permit types.

Reinspection fee

Construction stormwater re-inspection fee is listed on the city fee schedule.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Building Department at City Hall (in_person)

Time windows: Generally minimum 24 hour notice.

Typical sequence: An inspection record card is issued and must remain posted and visible from the street.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Alexandria permits

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

Building and related permits are required for new construction, additions, alterations, decks, garages, roofing, siding, windows, and similar work.

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

Building permit fees in Alexandria, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based fees for some permit types.. Plan check fee: City fee schedule includes plan review and stormwater-related fees; exact amounts depend on permit class..

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

To apply for a building permit in Alexandria, MN, follow these steps: 1. Submit the appropriate permit through the city permit page. 2. Some minor permits can be issued at application. 3. Other residential permit applications may take up to five working days to review and process.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Alexandria, MN? ▸

Building permit processing times in Alexandria, MN typically run Up to five working days for some residential permit applications.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Alexandria, MN? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Alexandria, MN via: Building Department at City Hall.

last verified April 2026 source City of Alexandria Building Department ↗ entry id permits/minnesota/douglas/alexandria

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

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