Mound, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Mound contracts building inspection services to SAFEbuilt; city planning staff also administer land use and code enforcement.

Department

City Planning, Building Permits and Building Inspections

Address

2415 Wilshire Blvd., Mound, MN 55364

Phone

952-472-0600

Website

https://www.cityofmound.com/departments/city_planning%2C_building_permits___building_inspections/index.php

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Start from the city planning and building permits page and enter Community Core.
2. Submit the permit application and required plans or land use materials.
3. SAFEbuilt and city staff review the project and issue corrections if required.
4. After approval, pay fees and use Community Core for inspection scheduling.

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

Source: City Planning, Building Permits and Building Inspections

General Requirements

Required Documents

• When a permit is required: City handbook says permits are required for all new construction and common remodeling work to help ensure safety.
• Required documents: Application, plans, and project-specific submittals; land use permits such as expansion permits also require surveys and fee or escrow items.
• Contractor license requirements: SAFEbuilt handouts state Minnesota residential contractors, remodelers, roofers, plumbers, and electricians must hold required state credentials.
• Building code adopted: Minnesota code enforcement administered by city planning staff and SAFEbuilt.

Building code

Minnesota code enforcement administered by city planning staff and SAFEbuilt.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Not clearly isolated in reviewed snippet.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Reviewed Mound pages did not publish a single exemption table.
• City handbook instead emphasizes that most new construction and common alterations should be presumed to require permits unless confirmed otherwise.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

• Building code: Minnesota code enforcement administered by city planning staff and SAFEbuilt.
• License lookup guide: Minnesota Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Minnesota Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Minnesota hub: Minnesota Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Mound Building Permit FAQ

How much does a building permit cost in Mound, MN?

The minimum permit fee is Not clearly isolated in reviewed snippet..

How do I apply for a building permit in Mound, MN?

1. Start from the city planning and building permits page and enter Community Core. 2. Submit the permit application and required plans or land use materials. 3. SAFEbuilt and city staff review the project and issue corrections if required. 4. After approval, pay fees and use Community Core for inspection scheduling.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Mound, MN?

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

What work is exempt from building permits in Mound, MN?

The following work is generally exempt: Reviewed Mound pages did not publish a single exemption table.; City handbook instead emphasizes that most new construction and common alterations should be presumed to require permits unless confirmed otherwise..