§ MN Minnesota
County permits
Washington County
Washington County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Washington County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- No single countywide building-permit office identified for all unincorporated land; building permits in Washington County route to the applicable city or township authority, while county permits still apply for septic and some environmental work
- Website
- Permit authority website ↗
- Online portal
- Permit portal ↗
- Phone
- 651-430-6000
- Address
- Washington County Government Center, 14949 62nd Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Washington County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Washington County, Minnesota. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.