City Building Permits

Medford, Minnesota, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Minnesota Steele County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Medford.

Department: City of Medford administration and zoning; building permits are contracted to Steele County.
Address: 408 2nd Avenue SE, Medford, MN 55049
Phone: 507-455-2866
Website: https://www.medfordminnesota.com/

Application Process

Source: City of Medford administration and zoning; building permits are contracted to Steele County.

General Requirements

Building code: Minnesota State Building Code is the applicable building-code framework through the county permit process. Medford's public page does not spell out a separate local code adoption statement.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Medford administration and zoning; building permits are contracted to Steele County. to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: City zoning review first, then Steele County building permitting/inspection if the project crosses the 200 square foot threshold.

Additional Resources

Building code: Minnesota State Building Code is the applicable building-code framework through the county permit process. Medford's public page does not spell out a separate local code adoption statement.
Licenses and permits page
City home
License lookup guide: Minnesota Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Minnesota Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Minnesota hub: Minnesota Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Medford administration and zoning; building permits are contracted to Steele County. before applying.

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