City Building Permits
Stewartville, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Stewartville, Minnesota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Stewartville expressly separates local zoning permits from county-issued building permits. A city zoning certificate must be obtained before the county issues the building permit.
- Department
- City of Stewartville for zoning permits; Olmsted County Planning Department, Inspections Division for building permits
- Address
- Stewartville City Hall, 105 E 1st Street, Stewartville, MN 55976; county inspections office at 2122 Campus Dr SE, Suite 100, Rochester, MN 55904
- Phone
- City Hall 507-533-4745; County 507-328-7100
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Accela Citizen Access • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Review Stewartville zoning requirements and prepare a plot sketch showing lot size, existing buildings, and proposed work.
- Obtain the city zoning permit or zoning certificate first.
- Download the building permit application and submit it to Olmsted County by email or through county channels.
- Present the city zoning certificate to Olmsted County.
- Pay the city zoning fee and county building permit fees.
- Wait for county permit issuance before construction and complete county inspections.
General Requirements
Stewartville says nearly every type of building construction or remodeling within the city requires a building permit.
Required Documents
- Completed county building permit application plus a city plot sketch for zoning review
- additional plans
- supporting information may be required by the county.
- Permit validity
- Not separately posted on the city page; county permit conditions apply.
- Building code
- Minnesota State Building Code, administered by Olmsted County, plus Stewartville zoning and city ordinances.
- Owner-builder
- County property owner waiver rules apply if the owner is doing the work.
- Contractor requirements
- County permit process requires contractor licensing information where applicable.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Published city zoning fees are $50 for structures, $30 for fences/decks/sheds/pools, and $30 for roofing; county building permit minimums then apply separately.
- Plan check fee
- County plan review fee applies to the county building permit.
- Permit fee formula
- Flat city zoning permit charges plus county valuation-based building permit fees.
- Reinspection fee
- Stewartville warns that building permits are required before construction starts or double fees may be assessed.
- Payment note
- City fees and county fees are paid separately through their respective authorities.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- The city page does not publish a dedicated exempt-work list; applicants are told nearly every type of building construction or remodeling requires a permit.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Through Olmsted County after permit issuance. (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Zoning clearance first, county building permit issuance second, then county inspections by project phase.
Work started without a permit can trigger double fees.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Minnesota State Building Code, administered by Olmsted County, plus Stewartville zoning and city ordinances.
- 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 City of Stewartville for zoning permits; Olmsted County Planning Department, Inspections Division for building permits before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stewartville Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Stewartville, MN?
- Stewartville says nearly every type of building construction or remodeling within the city requires a building permit.
- How much does a building permit cost in Stewartville, MN?
- The minimum permit fee is Published city zoning fees are $50 for structures, $30 for fences/decks/sheds/pools, and $30 for roofing; county building permit minimums then apply separately.. Fees are calculated as: Flat city zoning permit charges plus county valuation-based building permit fees.. Plan check fee: County plan review fee applies to the county building permit..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Stewartville, MN?
- 1. Review Stewartville zoning requirements and prepare a plot sketch showing lot size, existing buildings, and proposed work. 2. Obtain the city zoning permit or zoning certificate first. 3. Download the building permit application and submit it to Olmsted County by email or through county channels. 4. Present the city zoning certificate to Olmsted County. 5. Pay the city zoning fee and county building permit fees. 6. Wait for county permit issuance before construction and complete county inspections.
- What work is exempt from building permits in Stewartville, MN?
- The following work is generally exempt: The city page does not publish a dedicated exempt-work list; applicants are told nearly every type of building construction or remodeling requires a permit..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Stewartville, MN?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Through Olmsted County after permit issuance..
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