City of New Brighton

The city provides permitting, reviews, inspections, and project guidelines for fences, decks, and more under the building permit system.

Note: Fence guidance indicates only commercial fences over 6 feet need a building permit and plans; users should verify scope with the city for other fence situations

Building code

Minnesota State Building Code as enforced by the city building department

Owner-builder

Homeowners may apply online without registering

Contractor requirements

Contractors use the contractor guide and city contractor license application process

Source: Building Department ↗

1. 01
   Start from the Building Permits page and choose contractor or homeowner workflow.
2. 02
   Contractors register and use the city account workflow; homeowners select the online homeowner application type.
3. 03
   Submit the online application and supporting information.
4. 04
   Wait for review and payment notice; the city warns that a permit is not issued until paid and reviewed.
5. 05
   Pay the permit.
6. 06
   Schedule inspections after issuance using the city inspection process; electrical questions and scheduling route through Tokle Inspections.

Typical processing time: Up to 10 business days after payment per the main permit page; homeowner page warns permits may take up to 15 days to be issued

Source: Building Department ↗

• City after permit issuance (phone)
• Tokle Inspections (electrical) (phone)

Inspection hours

City questions by phone during weekday business hours; Tokle electrical scheduling call window is 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Typical sequence: Typical sequence: permit issuance, rough/trade inspections, final inspection

Source: Building Department ↗