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City building permits

Haverhill Township

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Township Cooperative Planning Association (TCPA) outside Rochester city limits

Street address
Township Hall, 4613 70th Ave NE, Rochester, MN 55906
Coverage
County routing sends Haverhill Township parcels outside Rochester city limits to TCPA; Rochester parcels route to Rochester Community Development.
Online portal
iWorQ portal used by TCPA/CMS
iWorQ portal used by TCPA/CMS
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Haverhill Township

TCPA permit routing applies to structural and maintenance permit categories outside Rochester city limits.

No township-specific exempt-work list located.
  • Exempt No township-specific exempt-work list located.
Required documents
  • TCPA forms
  • plans by project type.
Building code
Minnesota State Building Code plus township controls.
Owner-builder
Self-waiver required for homeowners signing the permit.
Contractor requirements
Minnesota licensing rules apply.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Verify whether the parcel is in township jurisdiction or Rochester city limits.
  2. 02
    Use TCPA online or paper submittal.
  3. 03
    Submit the required forms, plans, and owner/contractor documents.
  4. 04
    Pay the required permit charges.
  5. 05
    Receive issuance through the TCPA/CMS process.
  6. 06
    Schedule inspections through CMS.

Source: Township Cooperative Planning Association (TCPA) outside Rochester city limits ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Haverhill Township building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$125 maintenance permit; $137 non-maintenance flat-fee permit.
02
Permit fee formula
Mix of valued and flat-fee permit tracks.

Paper flat-fee permits require prepayment; online payments accepted by card or ACH.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Typical sequence: Project-dependent.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Haverhill Township permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Haverhill Township, MN?
TCPA permit routing applies to structural and maintenance permit categories outside Rochester city limits.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Haverhill Township, MN?
Building permit fees in Haverhill Township, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $125 maintenance permit; $137 non-maintenance flat-fee permit.. Fees are calculated as: Mix of valued and flat-fee permit tracks..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Haverhill Township, MN?
To apply for a building permit in Haverhill Township, MN, follow these steps: 1. Verify whether the parcel is in township jurisdiction or Rochester city limits. 2. Use TCPA online or paper submittal. 3. Submit the required forms, plans, and owner/contractor documents. 4. Pay the required permit charges. 5. Receive issuance through the TCPA/CMS process. 6. Schedule inspections through CMS.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Haverhill Township, MN?
Not all construction work requires a permit in Haverhill Township, MN. The following work is generally exempt: No township-specific exempt-work list located.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Haverhill Township, MN?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Haverhill Township, MN via: Online scheduling.
last verified April 2026 source Township Cooperative Planning Association (TCPA) outside Rochester city limits ↗ entry id permits/minnesota/olmsted/haverhill-township

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Township Cooperative Planning Association (TCPA) outside Rochester city limits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.