County Building Permits
Goodhue County, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Goodhue County, Minnesota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated Goodhue County; county building page also indicates county service for some local jurisdictions where applicable
- Department
- Goodhue County Land Use Management, Building
- Address
- Goodhue County Government Center, 509 W. 5th St., Red Wing, MN 55066
- Phone
- 651-385-3104
Application Process
- Start with county Building page and contact staff for review of project type and county applicability
- Submit permit application, plans, and required supporting documents
- County reviews for code, zoning, and applicable state requirements
- Permit is issued after approval and fee payment
General Requirements
County administers permits under Minnesota State Building Code for work requiring building permits
Required Documents
- application
- site information
- construction documents as requested by staff
- Building code
- Minnesota State Building Code, as adopted by county administration and state law
- Contractor requirements
- contractors must be properly licensed for regulated work under Minnesota law
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Goodhue County Land Use Management, Building to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Typical inspection sequence: foundation, framing, insulation, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, final, depending on scope
Additional Resources
- Building code: Minnesota State Building Code, as adopted by county administration and state law
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Building
- Environmental Health
- License lookup guide: Minnesota Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Minnesota Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Minnesota hub: Minnesota Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Goodhue County Land Use Management, Building before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Goodhue County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Goodhue County, MN?
- County administers permits under Minnesota State Building Code for work requiring building permits
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Goodhue County, MN?
- 1. Start with county Building page and contact staff for review of project type and county applicability 2. Submit permit application, plans, and required supporting documents 3. County reviews for code, zoning, and applicable state requirements 4. Permit is issued after approval and fee payment
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