City Building Permits
White Bear Lake, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City of White Bear Lake permit authority applies citywide, including the Ramsey County portion of White Bear Lake
- Department
- Building Department
- Address
- White Bear Lake City Hall, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
- Phone
- Building 651-429-8518; Building Official 651-429-8521; zoning/planning 651-429-8561
Online Permit Portal
Platform: ePermits LOGIS • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Choose a submittal method: ePermits for eligible White Bear Lake permits, email, or drop-off at City Hall.
- Complete the permit application and gather plans; for email submissions the city notes plans under 11x17 where required.
- Submit the application and supporting materials.
- Wait for review using the city's building and zoning submission guidelines.
- Pay fees using the city's adopted fee schedule.
- Schedule required inspections after issuance; electrical scheduling routes through Tokle Inspections.
Source: Building Department
General Requirements
The city publishes submission guidelines for building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, sewer and water, fire, and zoning projects such as sheds, fences, driveways, and signs.
Required Documents
- Permit application
- Plans (if required)
- Project-specific materials described in the building and zoning submission guidelines
- Building code
- Minnesota State Building Code as enforced by the city building department
- Contractor requirements
- White Bear Lake publishes trade license and contractor resources; electrical inspections are handled by Tokle Inspections
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Mixed by permit type under the adopted city fee schedule
- Payment note
- City Hall and city web payment options are available; card payments generally carry a convenience fee through the city's payment processor
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Tokle Inspections (electrical) (online)
- Tokle Inspections: 763-754-2983 (phone)
- Building department (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Building office Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tokle electrical scheduling 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday
Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: permit issuance, trade/building inspections during work, final inspection
Additional Resources
- Building code: Minnesota State Building Code as enforced by the city building department
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Building
- Building Permit Applications
- Fee Schedule
- 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 Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
White Bear Lake Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in White Bear Lake, MN?
- The city publishes submission guidelines for building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, sewer and water, fire, and zoning projects such as sheds, fences, driveways, and signs.
- How much does a building permit cost in White Bear Lake, MN?
- Fees are calculated as: Mixed by permit type under the adopted city fee schedule.
- How do I apply for a building permit in White Bear Lake, MN?
- 1. Choose a submittal method: ePermits for eligible White Bear Lake permits, email, or drop-off at City Hall. 2. Complete the permit application and gather plans; for email submissions the city notes plans under 11x17 where required. 3. Submit the application and supporting materials. 4. Wait for review using the city's building and zoning submission guidelines. 5. Pay fees using the city's adopted fee schedule. 6. Schedule required inspections after issuance; electrical scheduling routes through Tokle Inspections.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in White Bear Lake, MN?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Tokle Inspections (electrical), Tokle Inspections: 763-754-2983, Building department.
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