Mahtomedi

Mahtomedi routes building, mechanical, plumbing, and zoning permits through White Bear Lake for code-regulated work

Building code

Minnesota State Building Code as adopted by Mahtomedi and administered through the shared building official arrangement

Permit validity

Mahtomedi code materials reference the 180-day baseline consistent with state code and local permit processing

Owner-builder

Homeowner applications are available subject to Minnesota rules

Contractor requirements

Minnesota contractor and trade licensing rules apply

1. 01
   Review Mahtomedi's Licenses, Permits and Forms page and the White Bear Lake shared building application page.
2. 02
   Confirm if the project has a Mahtomedi-only component, especially fire-related or electrical permitting.
3. 03
   Submit the building permit application and plans through the shared White Bear Lake building process.
4. 04
   Allow the city review period and pay fees once approved.
5. 05
   Schedule inspections through the White Bear Lake Building Department and complete Mahtomedi-specific local approvals where needed.

Typical processing time: Mahtomedi says to allow at least five to seven business days from receipt of the permit and all required information

Source: City of White Bear Lake Building Department for Mahtomedi building permits; local Mahtomedi planning and zoning coordination ↗

Follow White Bear Lake shared permit payment instructions

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

• Through the White Bear Lake Building Department (contact)

Typical sequence: Footing, framing, rough-ins, insulation where applicable, and final

Reinspection required after corrections