City Building Permits
New Prague, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in New Prague, Minnesota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City permit authority within New Prague city limits, including the Scott County portion of the city.
- Department
- Building Department
- Address
- 118 Central Ave. N., New Prague, MN 56071
- Phone
- 952-758-4401
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Our Community Connect • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Create an account in the Our Community Connect portal or pick up forms from city hall.
- Upload or submit the permit application and all required plans and handouts for the project type.
- City building staff review for completeness and code compliance.
- Pay permit fees; the city page notes credit card payments are accepted for building permit fees up to $1,500 total.
- Receive the permit, keep the card on site, and schedule inspections through the permit specialist.
- Complete required inspections and final approval before closing the permit.
Typical processing time: New home construction permits typically take up to 10 days from submission to issuance
Source: Building Department
General Requirements
For building, plumbing, HVAC, demolition, sign, fire, and other code-regulated work listed on the city building page.
Required Documents
- Permit application
- Plans
- Permit-specific handouts
- Energy compliance documents
- Owner waiver when the owner is responsible for the work
- Building code
- Minnesota State Building Code as enforced by the city
- Owner-builder
- Property owner waiver form is published; city guidance states that if the owner obtains the permit, the owner is responsible for the work and any required corrections.
- Contractor requirements
- City links to Minnesota contractor guidance and expects licensed contractors to pull permits for the work they perform.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- See current official city fee schedule
- Plan check fee
- Check current city fee schedule
- Permit fee formula
- Fee schedule includes building permit fees by permit type and valuation; escrow forms are also published
- Reinspection fee
- Check current city fee schedule and permit conditions
- Payment note
- Credit card payments accepted for building permit fees up to $1,500 total
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
- Permit specialist Mady Thomas at 952-758-4401 or mthomas@ci.new-prague.mn.us (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Permit-specific footing, framing, trade, insulation, and final inspections as applicable.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Minnesota State Building Code as enforced by the city
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- City Licenses
- Utility Forms
- 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
New Prague Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in New Prague, MN?
- For building, plumbing, HVAC, demolition, sign, fire, and other code-regulated work listed on the city building page.
- How much does a building permit cost in New Prague, MN?
- The minimum permit fee is See current official city fee schedule. Fees are calculated as: Fee schedule includes building permit fees by permit type and valuation; escrow forms are also published. Plan check fee: Check current city fee schedule.
- How do I apply for a building permit in New Prague, MN?
- 1. Create an account in the Our Community Connect portal or pick up forms from city hall. 2. Upload or submit the permit application and all required plans and handouts for the project type. 3. City building staff review for completeness and code compliance. 4. Pay permit fees; the city page notes credit card payments are accepted for building permit fees up to $1,500 total. 5. Receive the permit, keep the card on site, and schedule inspections through the permit specialist. 6. Complete required inspections and final approval before closing the permit.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in New Prague, MN?
- Typical processing time is New home construction permits typically take up to 10 days from submission to issuance.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in New Prague, MN?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Permit specialist Mady Thomas at 952-758-4401 or mthomas@ci.new-prague.mn.us.
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