Fairfax, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

city limits of Fairfax

Department

Address

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Phone

Prokore Inspections 507-388-4224; city phone not captured from the permit page snippet

Email

office@prokoreinspections.com

Website

https://fairfax-mn.gov/building-permits

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

Source:

General Requirements

building permit required for most building, mechanical, and plumbing work

Required Documents

• building plans and data necessary to show code compliance; zoning permit may be required for some exempt-from-building-permit work

Building code

city page links "Building Construction Code" and uses a fee schedule based on the 1994 UBC in the public PDF

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$21

Plan check fee

65 percent of permit fee for commercial permits, 35 percent for residential permits

Permit fee formula

valuation based; surcharge fee also applies

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Fences, retaining walls, platforms, sidewalks, and driveways
• Swimming pools
• Permanent installations within a setback that do not require a building permit, including detached accessory buildings smaller than 200 square feet

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: city office review, permit issuance, then inspections by Prokore Inspections

Additional Resources

• Building code: city page links "Building Construction Code" and uses a fee schedule based on the 1994 UBC in the public PDF
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Zoning application form
• License lookup guide: Minnesota Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Minnesota Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Minnesota hub: Minnesota Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Fairfax Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Fairfax, MN?

building permit required for most building, mechanical, and plumbing work

How much does a building permit cost in Fairfax, MN?

The minimum permit fee is $21. Fees are calculated as: valuation based; surcharge fee also applies. Plan check fee: 65 percent of permit fee for commercial permits, 35 percent for residential permits.

What work is exempt from building permits in Fairfax, MN?

The following work is generally exempt: Fences, retaining walls, platforms, sidewalks, and driveways; Swimming pools; Permanent installations within a setback that do not require a building permit, including detached accessory buildings smaller than 200 square feet.

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