City Building Permits
Quincy Township, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Quincy Township, Minnesota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
County routing states Quincy Township residents should contact Olmsted County Planning for permits.
- Department
- Olmsted County Planning Department, Inspections Division
- Address
- County office at 2122 Campus Dr SE, Suite 100, Rochester, MN 55904
- Phone
- County 507-328-7100; township contact 507-990-8252
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Accela Citizen Access • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Quincy Township.
- Complete county application materials and gather plans/site information.
- Submit through county Accela or county office channels.
- Pay county fees.
- Receive permit issuance before starting work.
- Schedule inspections through county staff or Accela.
Source: Olmsted County Planning Department, Inspections Division
General Requirements
County-administered building, trade, septic, and well permit triggers apply.
Required Documents
- County forms
- plans
- site plan
- and any scope-specific septic/well documentation.
- Building code
- Minnesota State Building Code plus county rules.
- Owner-builder
- County property owner waiver applies.
- Contractor requirements
- County requires contractor license details where applicable.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- County residential minimum $84 for the lowest published valuation bracket.
- Plan check fee
- 65 percent of building permit fee.
- Permit fee formula
- County valuation-based fee schedule plus surcharge and review fees.
- Reinspection fee
- Confirm on the current county fee schedule.
- Payment note
- Online payment via Accela or county office processing.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Olmsted County Planning Department, Inspections Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- County Accela or county staff. (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Project-dependent.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Minnesota State Building Code plus county rules.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- 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 Olmsted County Planning Department, Inspections Division before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quincy Township Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Quincy Township, MN?
- County-administered building, trade, septic, and well permit triggers apply.
- How much does a building permit cost in Quincy Township, MN?
- The minimum permit fee is County residential minimum $84 for the lowest published valuation bracket.. Fees are calculated as: County valuation-based fee schedule plus surcharge and review fees.. Plan check fee: 65 percent of building permit fee..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Quincy Township, MN?
- 1. Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Quincy Township. 2. Complete county application materials and gather plans/site information. 3. Submit through county Accela or county office channels. 4. Pay county fees. 5. Receive permit issuance before starting work. 6. Schedule inspections through county staff or Accela.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Quincy Township, MN?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: County Accela or county staff..
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