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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Mounds View
Permits are required for basement finishing, additions, alterations, detached garages, many accessory structures, and related trade work.
Wall finishes
Tiling
Flooring
Cabinets
Countertops
Similar finish work only
- Exempt Wall finishes
- Exempt Tiling
- Exempt Flooring
- Exempt Cabinets
- Exempt Countertops
- Exempt Similar finish work only
Required documents
- Building permit application
- Plans
- Site plan
- Project-specific materials listed in city handouts
- Building code
- Minnesota State Building Code adopted by city code
- Owner-builder
- Building permits may be submitted by the property owner
- Contractor requirements
- State licensed contractor or property owner must submit the building permit
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Open the city "ALL PERMITS" link through the city website and select the correct permit type in BS&A Online.
- 02 Submit the building permit application as the state licensed contractor or property owner.
- 03 Upload required plans, site plan, and supporting materials according to the city handout for the project type.
- 04 Wait for city review and fee calculation.
- 05 Pay the permit fee based on project valuation.
- 06 Schedule inspections with the city as directed after issuance.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Mounds View building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
Outside consultant review expenses may be billed separately under city code
02
Permit fee formula
Building permit fee is calculated based on overall project valuation of labor and material costs
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- City building office (phone)
Typical sequence: Typical sequence: permit issuance, rough/trade inspections as needed, final inspection
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Mounds View permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Mounds View, MN? ▸
Permits are required for basement finishing, additions, alterations, detached garages, many accessory structures, and related trade work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Mounds View, MN? ▸
Building permit fees in Mounds View, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Building permit fee is calculated based on overall project valuation of labor and material costs. Plan check fee: Outside consultant review expenses may be billed separately under city code.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Mounds View, MN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Mounds View, MN, follow these steps: 1. Open the city "ALL PERMITS" link through the city website and select the correct permit type in BS&A Online. 2. Submit the building permit application as the state licensed contractor or property owner. 3. Upload required plans, site plan, and supporting materials according to the city handout for the project type. 4. Wait for city review and fee calculation. 5. Pay the permit fee based on project valuation. 6. Schedule inspections with the city as directed after issuance.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Mounds View, MN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Mounds View, MN. The following work is generally exempt: Wall finishes; Tiling; Flooring; Cabinets; Countertops; Similar finish work only. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Mounds View, MN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Mounds View, MN via: City building office.
last verified April 2026
source Community Development and Building Official ↗
entry id permits/minnesota/ramsey/mounds-view
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Development and Building Official before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.