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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Jordan
For building-code regulated work within city limits.
Note: Thin public data on a city-specific exemption list; rely on state code exemptions unless city staff advise otherwise.
Required documents
- Permit application
- Construction plans
- Valuation
- Permit-specific information
- Building code
- Minnesota State Building Code as enforced by the city
- Contractor requirements
- Minnesota licensing and registration requirements apply.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Submit the permit application, plans, valuation, and project details to the city.
- 02 City or contracted inspection staff review the submission and request corrections if needed.
- 03 Pay permit costs before issuance.
- 04 Schedule required inspections and obtain final approval.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Jordan building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
See current Jordan fee schedule; public PDF states permit cost is based on job value plus surcharge.
02
Plan check fee
Confirm on current fee schedule and with city staff
03
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based, plus surcharge
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- City building official or permit contact (phone)
Typical sequence: Permit-specific inspections through final approval.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Jordan permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Jordan, MN? ▸
For building-code regulated work within city limits.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Jordan, MN? ▸
Building permit fees in Jordan, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is See current Jordan fee schedule; public PDF states permit cost is based on job value plus surcharge.. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based, plus surcharge. Plan check fee: Confirm on current fee schedule and with city staff.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Jordan, MN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Jordan, MN, follow these steps: 1. Submit the permit application, plans, valuation, and project details to the city. 2. City or contracted inspection staff review the submission and request corrections if needed. 3. Pay permit costs before issuance. 4. Schedule required inspections and obtain final approval.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Jordan, MN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Jordan, MN via: City building official or permit contact.
last verified April 2026
source Building Services / Building Official ↗
entry id permits/minnesota/scott/jordan
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Services / Building Official before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.