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City building permits

City of Deephaven

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Deephaven Planning and permit administration with Metro West Inspection Services for plan review and inspections

Street address
20225 Cottagewood Road, Deephaven, MN 55331
Coverage
City of Deephaven is the permit routing authority for work within Deephaven city limits; zoning review is local and building inspections are contracted to Metro West.
Online portal
City forms and paper-plan intake
City forms and paper-plan intake
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Deephaven

Deephaven's reviewed permit page did not publish a single exemption table.
  • Exempt Deephaven's reviewed permit page did not publish a single exemption table.
Required documents
  • When a permit is required: The city states most structures require a building permit and all structures must meet setback requirements.
  • Required documents: Permit form and two hard-copy plan sets; project-specific forms are posted by permit type.
  • Contractor license requirements: State licensing rules apply where required; city page includes contractor-license materials.
  • Building code adopted: Minnesota State Building Code enforced through the city and Metro West.
Building code
Minnesota State Building Code enforced through the city and Metro West.
§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not formally posted on the reviewed page.

  1. 01
    Complete the city permit form and assemble required plans.
  2. 02
    Deliver two hard-copy plan sets to Deephaven City Hall.
  3. 03
    Deephaven planning staff reviews zoning and forwards approved plans to Metro West for code review.
  4. 04
    After fee notice, pay at City Hall, obtain the permit card, and schedule inspections with Metro West.

Typical processing time: Not formally posted on the reviewed page.

Source: City of Deephaven Planning and permit administration with Metro West Inspection Services for plan review and inspections ↗

§ 04

Frequently asked

Common questions about Deephaven permits

01 How do I apply for a building permit in Deephaven, MN?
To apply for a building permit in Deephaven, MN, follow these steps: 1. Complete the city permit form and assemble required plans. 2. Deliver two hard-copy plan sets to Deephaven City Hall. 3. Deephaven planning staff reviews zoning and forwards approved plans to Metro West for code review. 4. After fee notice, pay at City Hall, obtain the permit card, and schedule inspections with Metro West.
02 How long does it take to get a building permit in Deephaven, MN?
Building permit processing times in Deephaven, MN typically run Not formally posted on the reviewed page.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Deephaven, MN?
Not all construction work requires a permit in Deephaven, MN. The following work is generally exempt: Deephaven's reviewed permit page did not publish a single exemption table.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Deephaven Planning and permit administration with Metro West Inspection Services for plan review and inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.