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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Eyota
City Hall directly handles chicken coops, demolition permits, fences, pergolas, sheds under 200 square feet, and smaller shallow pools. Olmsted County handles accessory structures over 200 square feet, additions, decks/porches, door and window replacement, manufactured homes, mechanical work, new construction, plumbing, re-roofing, re-siding, rooftop solar, signs, and larger pools.
No full citywide exempt-work list was posted.
Work falling outside Eyota's city-issued small permit list and outside county permit triggers should be confirmed directly with the city or county before starting.
- Exempt No full citywide exempt-work list was posted.
- Exempt Work falling outside Eyota's city-issued small permit list and outside county permit triggers should be confirmed directly with the city or county before starting.
Required documents
- City page points applicants to the county portal
- waiver form
- county applications generally require site plan
- drawings
- valuation
- and contractor information.
- Building code
- Minnesota State Building Code administered through Olmsted County, with Eyota zoning controls.
- Permit validity
- Not separately stated on the Eyota page; county permit conditions apply.
- Owner-builder
- Property owners doing the work must sign a property owner waiver for county permits.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must supply license numbers for county permits.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Determine whether the project is one of the city-issued items or an Olmsted County permit type.
- 02 For county-routed permits, complete the online county permit application or seek help at City Hall.
- 03 If the property owner is doing the work, submit the county property owner waiver; contractors must supply license numbers.
- 04 Create an Accela account to submit, pay, and track county permits online.
- 05 Pay the required permit fee online.
- 06 Wait for processing contact from the county and then schedule inspections; for permits applied for before April 1, 2024, Eyota directs inspection questions to CMS.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Eyota building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
City-issued permit examples published on the Eyota page include fence permit $35, swimming pool under 24 inches and under 5,000 gallons $45, chicken coop $50, pergola $50, and shed under 200 square feet $50.
02
Plan check fee
County plan review fees apply for county-issued permits; not separately published for city-issued small permits.
03
Permit fee formula
Flat fees for the city-issued small permits; county valuation-based schedule applies to county-issued building permits.
County fees are paid online through Accela; city-issued small permits are processed at City Hall.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- County permit inspections through Olmsted County; pre-April 1, 2024 permit inspections through CMS per the city page. (phone)
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Eyota permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Eyota, MN? ▸
City Hall directly handles chicken coops, demolition permits, fences, pergolas, sheds under 200 square feet, and smaller shallow pools. Olmsted County handles accessory structures over 200 square feet, additions, decks/porches, door and window replacement, manufactured homes, mechanical work, new construction, plumbing, re-roofing, re-siding, rooftop solar, signs, and larger pools.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Eyota, MN? ▸
Building permit fees in Eyota, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is City-issued permit examples published on the Eyota page include fence permit $35, swimming pool under 24 inches and under 5,000 gallons $45, chicken coop $50, pergola $50, and shed under 200 square feet $50.. Fees are calculated as: Flat fees for the city-issued small permits; county valuation-based schedule applies to county-issued building permits.. Plan check fee: County plan review fees apply for county-issued permits; not separately published for city-issued small permits..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Eyota, MN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Eyota, MN, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether the project is one of the city-issued items or an Olmsted County permit type. 2. For county-routed permits, complete the online county permit application or seek help at City Hall. 3. If the property owner is doing the work, submit the county property owner waiver; contractors must supply license numbers. 4. Create an Accela account to submit, pay, and track county permits online. 5. Pay the required permit fee online. 6. Wait for processing contact from the county and then schedule inspections; for permits applied for before April 1, 2024, Eyota directs inspection questions to CMS.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Eyota, MN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Eyota, MN. The following work is generally exempt: No full citywide exempt-work list was posted.; Work falling outside Eyota's city-issued small permit list and outside county permit triggers should be confirmed directly with the city or county before starting.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Eyota, MN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Eyota, MN via: County permit inspections through Olmsted County; pre-April 1, 2024 permit inspections through CMS per the city page..
last verified April 2026
source City of Eyota for local zoning and certain small city-issued permits; Olmsted County Planning Department for most building permits and inspections ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Eyota for local zoning and certain small city-issued permits; Olmsted County Planning Department for most building permits and inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.