County Building Permits
St Louis County, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
Building permit information for unincorporated St Louis County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.
Minnesota Updated March 2026
Important: St Louis County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.
Unincorporated St Louis County
- Permit authority
- St. Louis County Planning and Zoning / Planning and Community Development
- Website
- Permit authority website
- Online portal
- Permit portal
- Phone
- (218) 725-5000; (218) 749-7103; Toll free (800) 450-9777
- Address
- 320 West 2nd Street, Suite 301, Duluth, MN 55802; 201 South 3rd Avenue West, Virginia, MN 55792
Jurisdictions in St Louis County
Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
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Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.
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