City Building Permits
Dassel, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Dassel, Minnesota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City of Dassel
- Department
- City of Dassel, building inspection services contracted through Meeker County
- Address
- City Hall, PO Box 391, Dassel, MN 55325; permit return address on the application is Meeker County Building Official, 325 Sibley Avenue North, Litchfield, MN 55355
- Phone
- 320-275-2454 for city hall; 320-693-4650 for the building official per the permit form
Application Process
Source: City of Dassel, building inspection services contracted through Meeker County
General Requirements
Building permit application required for construction work; city materials also distinguish maintenance permits and other work categories
Required Documents
- Application, site plan, building value, contractor details, and for new homes a grading plan showing elevations and contours
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor information and license number are requested on the application
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Maintenance-type building permits and several trade permit types are listed at $40.33 in the fee schedule; the city also has a minimum signs fee of $40.33
- Plan check fee
- 25 percent of permit fee for commercial only
- Permit fee formula
- Meeker County fee schedule for building permits; plan review fee for commercial only is 25 percent of permit fee; zoning review fee for new construction is $50; administrative fee is 10 percent of permit fee
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Dassel, building inspection services contracted through Meeker County to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Contact the building official or city hall (contact)
- Inspection hours
- City hall hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am to noon
Typical inspection sequence: Submit application, pay fees, receive review, then schedule inspections as needed
Additional Resources
- Building permits page
- Forms / permits home page
- License lookup guide: Minnesota Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Minnesota Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Minnesota hub: Minnesota Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Dassel, building inspection services contracted through Meeker County before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dassel Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Dassel, MN?
- Building permit application required for construction work; city materials also distinguish maintenance permits and other work categories
- How much does a building permit cost in Dassel, MN?
- The minimum permit fee is Maintenance-type building permits and several trade permit types are listed at $40.33 in the fee schedule; the city also has a minimum signs fee of $40.33. Fees are calculated as: Meeker County fee schedule for building permits; plan review fee for commercial only is 25 percent of permit fee; zoning review fee for new construction is $50; administrative fee is 10 percent of permit fee. Plan check fee: 25 percent of permit fee for commercial only.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Dassel, MN?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Contact the building official or city hall.
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