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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Plainview
The city publishes permit types for reroofing, residing, window replacement, HVAC and water heater work, fence, cement work, and demolition
Window inserts require no permit if they are just inserts
Other work not listed on the public FAQ may still need review
- Exempt Window inserts require no permit if they are just inserts
- Exempt Other work not listed on the public FAQ may still need review
Required documents
- Building permit application and any supporting material requested by staff
- Building code
- City code chapter 600 on construction, planning, zoning, and land use exists, but the exact building code adoption text was not extracted
§ 03
Fee schedule
Plainview building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Fence $25; cement work $25; furnace or AC replacement $35; hot water heater $35; reroof or reside $60; demolition $105 plus $100 deposit
02
Permit fee formula
Flat fee schedule for common work
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Typical sequence: Submit permit form to city staff for review
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Plainview permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Plainview, MN? ▸
The city publishes permit types for reroofing, residing, window replacement, HVAC and water heater work, fence, cement work, and demolition
02 How much does a building permit cost in Plainview, MN? ▸
Building permit fees in Plainview, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Fence $25; cement work $25; furnace or AC replacement $35; hot water heater $35; reroof or reside $60; demolition $105 plus $100 deposit. Fees are calculated as: Flat fee schedule for common work.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Plainview, MN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Plainview, MN. The following work is generally exempt: Window inserts require no permit if they are just inserts; Other work not listed on the public FAQ may still need review. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source City Clerk and planning and zoning ↗
entry id permits/minnesota/wabasha/plainview
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City Clerk and planning and zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.