Janesville, MN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Community Development / Building Permits and Inspections

Street address

Janesville City Hall, 101 N Mott Street, PO Box O, Janesville, MN 56048

Phone

507-234-5110

cityplanner@janesvillemn.gov

Coverage

City of Janesville only.

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Janesville

Janesville says a building permit is required before starting work regulated by the state building code.

Scope of work

Permit?

Sump pump installation does not require a building permit, but the city still requires the SSDI form.

Exempt

Exempt Sump pump installation does not require a building permit, but the city still requires the SSDI form.

Required documents

Building permit application, site plan, property owner waiver, and fencing screening waiver where applicable.

Building code: The city references the Minnesota Building Code and Minnesota Plumbing Code.
Owner-builder: Property owner waiver is published for owner-performed work.

§ 03

Fee schedule

Janesville building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$23.00 on the valuation-based schedule, with several fixed fees starting at $75.00 for residential items.

Plan check fee

65% of permit fee

Reinspection fee

Re-inspection fee $75.00. Investigation/penalty fee is 100% of permit fee.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Contact Building Inspector Ben Byron at 877-333-5620 or benb@ci.waseca.mn.us. (phone)

Inspection hours: City Hall is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Typical sequence: Return application, city processes it, inspector review if needed, then pickup once approved.

Flat fee permits can be same-day; review permits can take up to 5 business days; new homes take 10 to 15 business days.

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Janesville permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Janesville, MN? ▸

Janesville says a building permit is required before starting work regulated by the state building code.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Janesville, MN? ▸

Building permit fees in Janesville, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $23.00 on the valuation-based schedule, with several fixed fees starting at $75.00 for residential items.. Plan check fee: 65% of permit fee.

03 What work is exempt from building permits in Janesville, MN? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Janesville, MN. The following work is generally exempt: Sump pump installation does not require a building permit, but the city still requires the SSDI form.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Janesville, MN? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Janesville, MN via: Contact Building Inspector Ben Byron at 877-333-5620 or benb@ci.waseca.mn.us..

last verified April 2026 entry id permits/minnesota/waseca/janesville

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Development / Building Permits and Inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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