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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Medina
Medina's fee schedule notes fence work under 7 feet does not require a permit.
- Exempt Medina's fee schedule notes fence work under 7 feet does not require a permit.
Required documents
- When a permit is required: City code requires a building permit for persons intending to erect, alter, or move any building or structure, including agricultural buildings and structures.
- Required documents: Completed application on the city's form, fee deposit, and any additional materials required by the zoning administrator, including site plans and other approvals where applicable.
- Contractor license requirements: State licensing rules apply; city forms and fee materials collect contractor information.
- Building code adopted: Minnesota code provisions adopted by reference in the city code.
- Building code
- Minnesota code provisions adopted by reference in the city code.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Obtain the building permit form from the zoning administrator.
- 02 Submit the completed form, application materials, and fee deposit required by city code.
- 03 The city reviews zoning compliance and other city-code issues before issuing the permit.
- 04 Pay final permit and review fees and coordinate inspections through the city.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Medina building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Building permits are valuation-based, except $50 flat fee if valuation is under $1,500.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Medina permits
01 How much does a building permit cost in Medina, MN? ▸
Building permit fees in Medina, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Building permits are valuation-based, except $50 flat fee if valuation is under $1,500..
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Medina, MN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Medina, MN, follow these steps: 1. Obtain the building permit form from the zoning administrator. 2. Submit the completed form, application materials, and fee deposit required by city code. 3. The city reviews zoning compliance and other city-code issues before issuing the permit. 4. Pay final permit and review fees and coordinate inspections through the city.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Medina, MN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Medina, MN. The following work is generally exempt: Medina's fee schedule notes fence work under 7 feet does not require a permit.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source Zoning Administrator and Building Inspections ↗
entry id permits/minnesota/hennepin/medina
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Zoning Administrator and Building Inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.