City Building Permits
Morris, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Morris, Minnesota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City of Morris
- Department
- Building Inspector / Zoning Administrator
- Address
- City Hall, 610 Oregon Avenue, Morris, MN 56267
- Phone
- City Hall 320-589-3141; Building Inspector Justin Anderson 320-905-5014
Application Process
General Requirements
Required Documents
- completed application, contractor license number and expiration date, project description, completed value, and site plan / construction plans where applicable.
- Building code
- state building code requirements as adopted by the City of Morris. The city page does not list the edition in the text reviewed.
- Contractor requirements
- contractor license number is required on the application.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- for several maintenance permits the base fee shown is $100 plus state surcharge, with demolition at $150 plus surcharge
- Plan check fee
- residential plan review feedback 50% of permit fee; commercial plan review fee 65% of permit fee
- Permit fee formula
- residential permit fee valuation based using UBC Table 1A; commercial permit fee valuation based using UBC Table 1A
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building Inspector / Zoning Administrator to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Typical inspection sequence: permit application, plan review, fee payment, permit issuance, construction, inspections
work started without a permit is subject to investigation fee
Additional Resources
- Building code: state building code requirements as adopted by the City of Morris. The city page does not list the edition in the text reviewed.
- Building inspector page
- Licenses and permits
- Forms and applications
- County page reference
- 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 Building Inspector / Zoning Administrator before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Morris Building Permit FAQ
- How much does a building permit cost in Morris, MN?
- The minimum permit fee is for several maintenance permits the base fee shown is $100 plus state surcharge, with demolition at $150 plus surcharge. Fees are calculated as: residential permit fee valuation based using UBC Table 1A; commercial permit fee valuation based using UBC Table 1A. Plan check fee: residential plan review feedback 50% of permit fee; commercial plan review fee 65% of permit fee.
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