City of Albany

Building, additions, decks and porches, new construction, plumbing and mechanical work, and other building work as identified on city permit forms.

Note: No Albany-specific exempt work list was clearly posted on the indexed city permit page; confirm maintenance-only work with City Hall before proceeding.

Building code

Minnesota State Building Code with local administration

Permit validity

Verify on issued permit; no citywide validity rule was clearly posted on the indexed page.

Owner-builder

Homeowners may apply directly; contractor license information is requested where applicable.

Contractor requirements

Residential and commercial building officials are identified on the city website and require contractor information for permit processing.

1. 01
   Select the correct Albany permit form for the project type from the city Building Permits page.
2. 02
   Complete the form and prepare plans and any zoning materials required for the project.
3. 03
   Email the completed materials to mhoppe@ci.albany.mn.us or submit through City Hall.
4. 04
   Receive the permit and schedule inspections with the applicable building official.

Source: City of Albany Building Permit Administration ↗

Permit applicants are told to email or call City Hall for blank permits and permit help.

• Through the assigned building official (other)

Typical sequence: Project dependent; footing and framing through final on larger jobs.