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City of Baudette

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Baudette Planning and Zoning / Zoning Administrator

Street address
106 Main St W, Baudette, MN 56623
Phone
218-634-1850
Email
emilyp@ci.baudette.mn.us
Coverage
City zoning permits and land use permits within Baudette city limits; the city page also references variance and sign permits
Website
Department website
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Baudette

Baudette says zoning permits are required under the city zoning ordinance. The published fee schedule says permits are required for new building construction, including mobile homes, for alterations changing outside dimensions, for on-site sewage treatment systems, and for grading and filling in shoreland areas.

I would confirm whether interior-only work, roof replacement, and similar maintenance items are exempt directly with the city before relying on assumptions.
  • Exempt I would confirm whether interior-only work, roof replacement, and similar maintenance items are exempt directly with the city before relying on assumptions.
Required documents
  • Completed application, scaled sketch, lot lines, dimensions of existing and proposed buildings, distances from lot lines, north arrow, and project details. The form also asks whether water, sewer, or right-of-way work is required.
Contractor requirements
The fee schedule states building contractor license numbers and site drawings are required for all building permits.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Review the city zoning ordinance and confirm whether the work needs a land use permit, variance, or sign permit.
  2. 02
    Complete the application form with property, zoning, and project details.
  3. 03
    Attach a scaled sketch showing lot lines, existing buildings, proposed construction, and setbacks.
  4. 04
    File the application with the zoning administrator / city office.
  5. 05
    City staff review the permit; the form has fields for approval or denial by the city.
  6. 06
    If a variance is needed, the application goes through a variance hearing and city council action.
§ 04

Fee schedule

Baudette building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
The published land use schedule includes a $25.00 deck permit as the lowest listed permit fee in the reviewed schedule.
02
Permit fee formula
After-the-fact permit = 2 times the required fee.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: The application form shows city review fields for approval or denial, variance hearing, and city council action. That suggests the standard sequence is application, staff review, and board or council action only when needed.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Baudette permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Baudette, MN? ▸
Baudette says zoning permits are required under the city zoning ordinance. The published fee schedule says permits are required for new building construction, including mobile homes, for alterations changing outside dimensions, for on-site sewage treatment systems, and for grading and filling in shoreland areas.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Baudette, MN? ▸
Building permit fees in Baudette, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is The published land use schedule includes a $25.00 deck permit as the lowest listed permit fee in the reviewed schedule.. Fees are calculated as: After-the-fact permit = 2 times the required fee..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Baudette, MN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Baudette, MN, follow these steps: 1. Review the city zoning ordinance and confirm whether the work needs a land use permit, variance, or sign permit. 2. Complete the application form with property, zoning, and project details. 3. Attach a scaled sketch showing lot lines, existing buildings, proposed construction, and setbacks. 4. File the application with the zoning administrator / city office. 5. City staff review the permit; the form has fields for approval or denial by the city. 6. If a variance is needed, the application goes through a variance hearing and city council action.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Baudette, MN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Baudette, MN. The following work is generally exempt: I would confirm whether interior-only work, roof replacement, and similar maintenance items are exempt directly with the city before relying on assumptions.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Baudette Planning and Zoning / Zoning Administrator before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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