City Building Permits

Marshall, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Minnesota Lyon County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Marshall, including the county seat

Department
City of Marshall Building Official / Community Planning
Address
344 West Main Street, Marshall, MN 56258-1313
Phone
507-537-6773
Website
https://www.cityofmarshall.com/ and https://ci.marshall.mn.us/

Application Process

Source: City of Marshall Building Official / Community Planning

General Requirements

City handout states building permits are required for construction of porches and references local building inspection requirements

Required Documents

  • Application for permit, floor plan, energy calculation, site plan or survey if required, foundation plan, elevation, and section worksheet if required
Building code
Minnesota State Building Code; city handout references the 2020 Minnesota Residential Code

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$22.00 at $1 to $500 valuation
Plan check fee
Listed as "plan review fee (as applicable)" on the city schedule, but the public PDF does not show the numeric formula in the extracted text
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based schedule plus state surcharge and plan review fee as applicable

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Marshall Building Official / Community Planning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: Handout lists footings, framing, energy, and final inspections, with other inspections as required

Handout says the inspector may require other inspections to ensure code compliance

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Marshall Building Official / Community Planning before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Marshall Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Marshall, MN?
City handout states building permits are required for construction of porches and references local building inspection requirements
How much does a building permit cost in Marshall, MN?
The minimum permit fee is $22.00 at $1 to $500 valuation. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based schedule plus state surcharge and plan review fee as applicable. Plan check fee: Listed as "plan review fee (as applicable)" on the city schedule, but the public PDF does not show the numeric formula in the extracted text.

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