City Building Permits

St. Bonifacius, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Minnesota Hennepin County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City Hall administers permit intake and fee collection; building inspections are performed by Metro West.

Department
City administration with Building Inspections by Metro West Inspection Services, Inc.
Address
8535 Kennedy Memorial Drive, St. Bonifacius, MN 55375
Phone
952-446-1061

Online Permit Portal

Platform: Residents - Building Inspections, Permits and Fees gateway • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Use city permit forms and submit application materials to City Hall.
  2. Pay city fees and any applicable valuation-based permit charges.
  3. City routes the permit through the building inspector as needed.
  4. Call Metro West at 763-479-1720 to schedule required inspections after submittal.

Typical processing time: Not formally posted on the reviewed city pages.

Source: City administration with Building Inspections by Metro West Inspection Services, Inc.

General Requirements

Required Documents

  • When a permit is required: City forms and code materials show permits for building work such as doors, windows, reroofing, plumbing, heating, additions, finishing basements, and other construction activity.
  • Required documents: Permit application and project-specific forms; some zoning or land use applications also require separate review.
  • Contractor license requirements: Permit forms request contractor license number; state licensing rules apply.
  • Building code adopted: Minnesota building code enforced by the city and Metro West inspections.
Building code
Minnesota building code enforced by the city and Metro West inspections.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Building permit surcharge minimum $0.50; door and window permit form shows a $50 permit fee for that permit type.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • City code snippet states detached accessory and utility buildings smaller than 144 square feet can be exempt from a building permit.
  • Other exemptions were not summarized in a single public city table in the reviewed sources.

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 City administration with Building Inspections by Metro West Inspection Services, Inc. before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

St. Bonifacius Building Permit FAQ

How much does a building permit cost in St. Bonifacius, MN?
The minimum permit fee is Building permit surcharge minimum $0.50; door and window permit form shows a $50 permit fee for that permit type..
How do I apply for a building permit in St. Bonifacius, MN?
1. Use city permit forms and submit application materials to City Hall. 2. Pay city fees and any applicable valuation-based permit charges. 3. City routes the permit through the building inspector as needed. 4. Call Metro West at 763-479-1720 to schedule required inspections after submittal.
How long does it take to get a building permit in St. Bonifacius, MN?
Typical processing time is Not formally posted on the reviewed city pages..
What work is exempt from building permits in St. Bonifacius, MN?
The following work is generally exempt: City code snippet states detached accessory and utility buildings smaller than 144 square feet can be exempt from a building permit.; Other exemptions were not summarized in a single public city table in the reviewed sources..

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