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City of St. Augusta

How to apply for a building permit in City of St. Augusta, Minnesota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of St. Augusta

Street address
St. Augusta City Hall, 1617 14th Avenue, St. Augusta, MN 56301
Coverage
St. Augusta is incorporated and issues all permits except septic permits, which remain with Stearns County.
Online portal
City of St. Augusta Website
Email/In-person Submission
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for St. Augusta

St. Augusta issues its own permits for city work other than septic permitting.

Note: No St. Augusta-specific exempt work list was clearly posted on indexed sources.

Required documents
  • City application
  • Site plan
  • Construction plans
  • Project-specific supplements
Building code
Minnesota State Building Code with city administration
Permit validity
Verify on issued permit.
Owner-builder
Minnesota owner-builder rules apply where lawful.
Contractor requirements
Minnesota licensing rules apply where required.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Contact St. Augusta City Hall for the current permit application and building official routing.
  2. 02
    Submit the city application, plans, and site materials.
  3. 03
    Complete any Stearns County septic review separately if septic work is part of the project.
  4. 04
    Address city review comments and pay fees.
  5. 05
    Receive the permit and complete city inspections.

Source: City of St. Augusta ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

St. Augusta building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Project dependent

Pay the city for city-issued permits; county septic fees are separate.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • Through city permit staff or assigned building official (other)

Typical sequence: Project dependent; standard building sequence for structural work.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about St. Augusta permits

01 Do I need a building permit in St. Augusta, MN?
St. Augusta issues its own permits for city work other than septic permitting.
02 How much does a building permit cost in St. Augusta, MN?
Building permit fees in St. Augusta, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Project dependent.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in St. Augusta, MN?
To apply for a building permit in St. Augusta, MN, follow these steps: 1. Contact St. Augusta City Hall for the current permit application and building official routing. 2. Submit the city application, plans, and site materials. 3. Complete any Stearns County septic review separately if septic work is part of the project. 4. Address city review comments and pay fees. 5. Receive the permit and complete city inspections.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in St. Augusta, MN?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in St. Augusta, MN via: Through city permit staff or assigned building official.
last verified April 2026 source City of St. Augusta ↗ entry id permits/minnesota/stearns/st-augusta

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of St. Augusta before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.