County Building Permits

Mower County, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Building permit information for unincorporated Mower County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.

Minnesota Updated March 2026

Important: Mower County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.

Unincorporated Mower County

Permit authority
Mower County Environmental Services, Zoning and Land Use
Phone
507-437-9560 Ext. 9217 (Angie Lipelt), 507-437-9490 Ext. 9204 (Mindy Williamson), main county phone 507-437-9494
Address
201 1st Street NE, Austin, MN 55912

Jurisdictions in Mower County

Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Unincorporated Mower County Permit guide → Adams Permit guide → Austin Permit guide → Brownsdale Permit guide → Dexter Permit guide → Elkton Permit guide → Grand Meadow Permit guide → Lansing Permit guide → Le Roy Permit guide → Lyle Permit guide → Mapleview Permit guide → Racine Permit guide → Rose Creek Permit guide → Sargeant Permit guide → Taopi Permit guide → Waltham Permit guide →

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.

Related Minnesota Resources

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