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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for May Township
The township publishes separate building, land use, electrical, grading, wetland, and septic permit pages
Required documents
- Permit application, plans, site information, and permit-specific supplements
- Building code
- Minnesota State Building Code as locally administered
- Permit validity
- Verify on current township forms
- Contractor requirements
- Minnesota licensing rules apply
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated May Township.
- 02 Use the township Applications and Permits page to select the correct building, land-use, grading, wetland, electrical, or septic form.
- 03 Submit the building permit materials and plans to the township's designated contact.
- 04 Pay fees after review and wait for issuance before construction.
- 05 Schedule inspections with the designated building official.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Through the township-designated building official (contact)
Typical sequence: Project-dependent building and trade inspections followed by final
Reinspection required after corrections
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about May Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in May Township, MN? ▸
The township publishes separate building, land use, electrical, grading, wetland, and septic permit pages
02 How do I apply for a building permit in May Township, MN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in May Township, MN, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated May Township. 2. Use the township Applications and Permits page to select the correct building, land-use, grading, wetland, electrical, or septic form. 3. Submit the building permit materials and plans to the township's designated contact. 4. Pay fees after review and wait for issuance before construction. 5. Schedule inspections with the designated building official.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in May Township, MN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in May Township, MN via: Through the township-designated building official.
last verified April 2026
source Applications and Permits, Town of May ↗
entry id permits/minnesota/washington-mn/may-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Applications and Permits, Town of May before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.