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St. Martin

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

St. Martin Township for listed permits; Stearns County Environmental Services for other routing

Street address
705 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Coverage
St. Martin Township issues permits for agricultural and residential accessory structures outside shoreland and all home additions outside shoreland. Other construction site permits route through Stearns County.
Online portal
Stearns County Land Services Portal
Stearns County Land Services Portal
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for St. Martin

Permit routing depends on project type under the St. Martin page.

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

Required documents
  • Application
  • Site plan
  • Plans
  • Township approvals where applicable
Building code
Minnesota State Building Code plus local land-use controls
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
    Determine whether the project is one of the township-issued permit classes outside shoreland or a county-issued permit.
  2. 02
    Obtain township approval where St. Martin Township controls the permit.
  3. 03
    Submit county-issued applications and plans to Stearns County where applicable.
  4. 04
    Address review comments and pay the issuing authority.
  5. 05
    Receive the permit and complete inspections.

Source: St. Martin Township for listed permits; Stearns County Environmental Services for other routing ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

St. Martin building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Project dependent

Confirm whether payment goes to township, county, or both.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • Through the actual issuing authority (other)
§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about St. Martin permits

01 Do I need a building permit in St. Martin, MN?
Permit routing depends on project type under the St. Martin page.
02 How much does a building permit cost in St. Martin, MN?
Building permit fees in St. Martin, 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. Martin, MN?
To apply for a building permit in St. Martin, MN, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether the project is one of the township-issued permit classes outside shoreland or a county-issued permit. 2. Obtain township approval where St. Martin Township controls the permit. 3. Submit county-issued applications and plans to Stearns County where applicable. 4. Address review comments and pay the issuing authority. 5. Receive the permit and complete inspections.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in St. Martin, MN?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in St. Martin, MN via: Through the actual issuing authority.

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with St. Martin Township for listed permits; Stearns County Environmental Services for other routing before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.