County Building Permits
Scott County, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Scott County, Minnesota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Building permits route to Scott County because the township is in the township taxing district; verify whether local road or driveway approvals are also needed from the township.
- Department
- Scott County Building Inspections for building permits; Belle Plaine Township for township-level local matters
- Phone
- 952-873-6048
- Website
- https://belleplainetownship.com/
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Scott County ePermit • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Confirm parcel location in Belle Plaine Township and review county permit requirements.
- Check with the township on any township-road, access, or local approval needs.
- Submit the building permit through Scott County ePermit with plans and site plan.
- Pay county fees after review.
- Schedule county inspections and close the permit after final approval.
General Requirements
County permit required for building-code regulated work in the township area.
Required Documents
- County permit application
- Plans
- Site plan
- Any township approvals if requested
- Permit validity
- Follow Scott County permit conditions.
- Building code
- Minnesota State Building Code as administered by Scott County
- Owner-builder
- Follow Scott County and Minnesota rules.
- Contractor requirements
- Minnesota licensing and registration rules apply.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- See Scott County fee schedule
- Plan check fee
- Per Scott County schedule
- Permit fee formula
- Scott County valuation-based and flat-fee schedule by permit type
- Reinspection fee
- Per Scott County schedule and permit conditions
- Payment note
- County ePermit payment workflow applies
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2025).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Scott County Building Inspections for building permits; Belle Plaine Township for township-level local matters to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Scott County ePermit portal (online)
- 952-496-8160 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- County scheduling rules apply
Typical inspection sequence: County footing, framing, trade, and final inspections as applicable.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Minnesota State Building Code as administered by Scott County
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Scott County Business Directory
- 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 Scott County Building Inspections for building permits; Belle Plaine Township for township-level local matters before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scott County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Scott County, MN?
- County permit required for building-code regulated work in the township area.
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Scott County, MN?
- The minimum permit fee is See Scott County fee schedule. Fees are calculated as: Scott County valuation-based and flat-fee schedule by permit type. Plan check fee: Per Scott County schedule.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Scott County, MN?
- 1. Confirm parcel location in Belle Plaine Township and review county permit requirements. 2. Check with the township on any township-road, access, or local approval needs. 3. Submit the building permit through Scott County ePermit with plans and site plan. 4. Pay county fees after review. 5. Schedule county inspections and close the permit after final approval.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Scott County, MN?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Scott County ePermit portal, 952-496-8160.
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