City Building Permits

Little Falls, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Minnesota Morrison County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

city limits of Little Falls

Department
Address: 100 NE 7th Ave., PO Box 244, Little Falls, MN 56345
Phone: 320-616-5500
Email: info@ci.little-falls.mn.us
Website: https://www.cityoflittlefalls.com/185/Building-Planning-Zoning

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: SmartGov Community • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Source:

General Requirements

Required Documents

permit application and project handouts such as fence, deck, garage, roofing, and new construction guides

Building code: Minnesota State Building Code
Contractor requirements: building official contact is published, but contractor licensing rules are not summarized on the page; thin data

Fees

Plan check fee: city budget documents show separate plan review revenue, but not a public fee table on the page

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: online application, city review, building official review, then inspection as applicable

Additional Resources

Building code: Minnesota State Building Code
Zoning and permit page
General permit page
Building and zoning 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 before applying.

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