City Building Permits
Crookston, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Crookston, Minnesota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City of Crookston, including city building inspections and permit issuance
- Department
- Building Inspections Department
- Address
- 124 N Broadway, Crookston, MN 56716
- Phone
- 218-281-5713
Application Process
Source: Building Inspections Department
General Requirements
Required Documents
- residential or commercial permit application, site plan for some projects, and supporting drawings for new construction or complex work
- Building code
- city notes 2015 and 2020 building code changes and directs applicants to the state website and ICC digital codes; Minnesota State Building Code applies
- Owner-builder
- homeowners may apply for some permits; homeowners should not take out permits for contractor-performed work
- Contractor requirements
- licensed contractor generally required to apply and receive permit; Crookston also states cement masonry and gas fitting licenses are required before permits are issued and/or work begins
Fees
- Plan check fee
- 25 percent for new construction or more complex construction designs
- Permit fee formula
- valuation-based building fee chart; construction and plan checking add an additional 25 percent of building permit fee for new construction or more complex designs
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Related city sources mention fence work, demolition, house moving, mechanical, and utility-related permits as separate permit categories rather than exemptions
Inspections
How to Schedule
Typical inspection sequence: site plan and code documentation may be reviewed before issuance, especially for new residential and commercial work
Additional Resources
- Building code: city notes 2015 and 2020 building code changes and directs applicants to the state website and ICC digital codes; Minnesota State Building Code applies
- City permit fees
- Residential plan requirements
- Permits and forms
- City contact page
- 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 Building Inspections Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Crookston Building Permit FAQ
- How much does a building permit cost in Crookston, MN?
- Fees are calculated as: valuation-based building fee chart; construction and plan checking add an additional 25 percent of building permit fee for new construction or more complex designs. Plan check fee: 25 percent for new construction or more complex construction designs.
- What work is exempt from building permits in Crookston, MN?
- The following work is generally exempt: Related city sources mention fence work, demolition, house moving, mechanical, and utility-related permits as separate permit categories rather than exemptions.
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