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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Dassel
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
§ 03
Fee schedule
Dassel building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
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
02
Plan check fee
25 percent of permit fee for commercial only
03
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 periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
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 sequence: Submit application, pay fees, receive review, then schedule inspections as needed
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Dassel permits
01 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
02 How much does a building permit cost in Dassel, MN? ▸
Building permit fees in Dassel, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Dassel, MN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Dassel, MN via: Contact the building official or city hall.
last verified April 2026
source City of Dassel, building inspection services contracted through Meeker County ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Dassel, building inspection services contracted through Meeker County before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.