Quincy Township, MN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Olmsted County Planning Department, Inspections Division

Street address

County office at 2122 Campus Dr SE, Suite 100, Rochester, MN 55904

Phone

County 507-328-7100; township contact 507-990-8252

planningweb@co.olmsted.mn.us

Coverage

County routing states Quincy Township residents should contact Olmsted County Planning for permits.

Online portal

Accela Citizen Access

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Quincy Township

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.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Quincy Township.
02

Complete county application materials and gather plans/site information.
03

Submit through county Accela or county office channels.
04

Pay county fees.
05

Receive permit issuance before starting work.
06

Schedule inspections through county staff or Accela.

Source: Olmsted County Planning Department, Inspections Division ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Quincy Township building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

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.

Online payment via Accela or county office processing.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

County Accela or county staff. (phone)

Typical sequence: Project-dependent.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Quincy Township permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Quincy Township, MN? ▸

County-administered building, trade, septic, and well permit triggers apply.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Quincy Township, MN? ▸

Building permit fees in Quincy Township, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Quincy Township, MN? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Quincy Township, MN, follow these steps: 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.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Quincy Township, MN? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Quincy Township, MN via: County Accela or county staff..

last verified April 2026 source Olmsted County Planning Department, Inspections Division ↗ entry id permits/minnesota/olmsted/quincy-township

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Olmsted County Planning Department, Inspections Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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