Virginia, MN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Community Development, Permitting and Planning Department

Street address

327 First Street South, Virginia, MN 55792

Phone

(218) 748-7500

engineering@virginiamn.us

Coverage

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

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Virginia

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

Note: No single city exempt-work list was located in the reviewed sources. Confirm with the department before relying on any exemption.

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.

§ 03

Application process

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

01

Complete the City of Virginia building permit application.
02

Prepare site, owner, contractor, designer, and project details required by the application form.
03

Submit drawings and supporting information sufficient for plan review to the Permitting and Planning Department.
04

Allow at least five to ten working days for plan review.
05

When notified the permit is ready, pay the permit and related fees.
06

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 ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Virginia building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

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 periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

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

Source: Community Development, Permitting and Planning Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Virginia permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Virginia, MN? ▸

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

02 How much does a building permit cost in Virginia, MN? ▸

Building permit fees in Virginia, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Virginia, MN? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Virginia, MN, follow these steps: 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.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Virginia, MN? ▸

Building permit processing times in Virginia, MN typically run Five to ten working days minimum for plan review. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Virginia, MN? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Virginia, MN via: (218) 748-7500, engineering@virginiamn.us.

last verified April 2026 source Community Development, Permitting and Planning Department ↗ entry id permits/minnesota/st-louis/virginia

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Development, Permitting and Planning Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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