City Building Permits

Maple Grove, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Minnesota Hennepin County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Maple Grove handles building permits within Maple Grove.

Department
Building Inspections
Address
12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Phone
763-494-6060

Online Permit Portal

Platform: ePermits and ePlans • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Apply online as an ePermit and upload plans and documents in ePlans.
  2. Most permits go through plan review.
  3. Address any review comments and resubmit if needed.
  4. Pay the permit fee after approval; work may proceed once the permit is issued.

Typical processing time: Residential plan review could take one to two weeks.

Source: Building Inspections

General Requirements

Required Documents

  • When a permit is required: Before a building is constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, or demolished.
  • Required documents: Online application, plans, and supporting documents uploaded into ePlans.
  • Permit validity/expiration: Permits expire within 180 days of issuance if work has not started or if work is suspended for more than 180 days without inspections.
  • Owner-builder rules if available: City advises contractors to apply for their own permits.
  • Contractor license requirements: State licensing rules apply where required.
  • Building code adopted: Minnesota administrative rules and building code enforced by the city.
Permit validity
Permits expire within 180 days of issuance if work has not started or if work is suspended for more than 180 days without inspections.
Building code
Minnesota administrative rules and building code enforced by the city.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
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Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Inspections to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building Inspections before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Maple Grove Building Permit FAQ

How much does a building permit cost in Maple Grove, MN?
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How do I apply for a building permit in Maple Grove, MN?
1. Apply online as an ePermit and upload plans and documents in ePlans. 2. Most permits go through plan review. 3. Address any review comments and resubmit if needed. 4. Pay the permit fee after approval; work may proceed once the permit is issued.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Maple Grove, MN?
Typical processing time is Residential plan review could take one to two weeks..

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