City Building Permits

Virginia, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Virginia, Minnesota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Minnesota St. Louis County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

DLI lists VIRGINIA as having adopted the Minnesota State Building Code with local enforcement.

Department
Community Development, Permitting and Planning Department
Address
327 First Street South, Virginia, MN 55792
Phone
(218) 748-7500

Application Process

  1. Complete the City of Virginia building permit application.
  2. Prepare site, owner, contractor, designer, and project details required by the application form.
  3. Submit drawings and supporting information sufficient for plan review to the Permitting and Planning Department.
  4. Allow at least five to ten working days for plan review.
  5. When notified the permit is ready, pay the permit and related fees.
  6. Call or email the department to schedule inspections; all permitted work requires inspection.

Typical processing time: Five to ten working days minimum for plan review

Source: Community Development, Permitting and Planning Department

General Requirements

Virginia publishes a permit requirements matrix and building permit application. All permitted work requires inspection.

Required Documents

  • Building permit application
  • Site details
  • Construction description
  • Drawings sufficient for plan review
  • Special approvals as listed on the application form
Building code
Yes. DLI directory lists VIRGINIA as adopted and locally enforced.
Contractor requirements
Application requests contractor and designer registration or license details.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$25 to $50 base fees appear in 2025 posted fee excerpts; confirm current adopted rates with city
Plan check fee
Plan-check percentage charges apply; confirm current adopted fee sheet with city.
Permit fee formula
Combination of valuation-based permit fees, base permit fees for common permit types, plan check percentage, state surcharge, and recording fees where applicable.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Community Development, Permitting and Planning Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (218) 748-7500 (phone)
  • engineering@virginiamn.us (email)

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Community Development, Permitting and Planning Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Virginia Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Virginia, MN?
Virginia publishes a permit requirements matrix and building permit application. All permitted work requires inspection.
How much does a building permit cost in Virginia, MN?
The minimum permit fee is $25 to $50 base fees appear in 2025 posted fee excerpts; confirm current adopted rates with city. Fees are calculated as: Combination of valuation-based permit fees, base permit fees for common permit types, plan check percentage, state surcharge, and recording fees where applicable.. Plan check fee: Plan-check percentage charges apply; confirm current adopted fee sheet with city..
How do I apply for a building permit in Virginia, MN?
1. Complete the City of Virginia building permit application. 2. Prepare site, owner, contractor, designer, and project details required by the application form. 3. Submit drawings and supporting information sufficient for plan review to the Permitting and Planning Department. 4. Allow at least five to ten working days for plan review. 5. When notified the permit is ready, pay the permit and related fees. 6. Call or email the department to schedule inspections; all permitted work requires inspection.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Virginia, MN?
Typical processing time is Five to ten working days minimum for plan review.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Virginia, MN?
Inspections can be scheduled via: (218) 748-7500, engineering@virginiamn.us.

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