City Building Permits
Woodbury, MN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Woodbury, Minnesota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City building permit authority for parcels inside Woodbury city limits
- Department
- Building Inspections, City of Woodbury
- Address
- 8301 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, MN 55125
- Phone
- 651-714-3543
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Official city online permitting and licensing system • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Review Woodbury's general permit information and determine whether the project is residential, commercial, or a stand-alone permit.
- Gather the permit application, plans, valuation, and permit-specific forms.
- Submit through the city's current online permitting and licensing system or other city-approved route.
- Pay the combination permit and related fees when the permit is issued.
- Schedule inspections with Building Inspections and complete final approval.
General Requirements
Woodbury uses a combination permit for many residential and commercial building projects and requires separate permits only when there is no related combination building permit; stand-alone permit categories are also published
Required Documents
- Permit application, plans, valuation, contractor information, and permit-specific forms; many projects require plan review
- Permit validity
- Verify on current Woodbury permit materials
- Building code
- Minnesota State Building Code as enforced by Woodbury
- Owner-builder
- The city says combination permits may be issued to the homeowner acting as the general contractor and stand-alone permits may be issued to the homeowner if doing the work
- Contractor requirements
- Woodbury states contractors must have a valid state license for permitting
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- See current Woodbury fee schedules linked on the permit pages
- Plan check fee
- Included where plan review is required
- Permit fee formula
- Combination permits bundle building, plan check, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, sprinkler, and similar fees where applicable; stand-alone permits use flat or trade-specific schedules
- Reinspection fee
- Reinspection can occur where work does not pass; verify current fee schedules for charges
- Payment note
- Permit fees are paid at the time the permit is issued
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building Inspections, City of Woodbury to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Through Building Inspections at 651-714-3543; electrical inspections also reference Jason Kohout at 651-210-1987 for que (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Electrical inspection requests can be made for same-day service by calling before 9:00 a.m.; electrical inspections are typically scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Typical inspection sequence: Combination permits typically include building and trade inspections, with rough-in and final inspections as applicable
Reinspection occurs when deficiencies remain; verify current scheduling rules with Building Inspections
Additional Resources
- Building code: Minnesota State Building Code as enforced by Woodbury
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Other useful links
- Other useful links
- Other useful links
- License lookup guide: Minnesota Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Minnesota Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Minnesota hub: Minnesota Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building Inspections, City of Woodbury before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Woodbury Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Woodbury, MN?
- Woodbury uses a combination permit for many residential and commercial building projects and requires separate permits only when there is no related combination building permit; stand-alone permit categories are also published
- How much does a building permit cost in Woodbury, MN?
- The minimum permit fee is See current Woodbury fee schedules linked on the permit pages. Fees are calculated as: Combination permits bundle building, plan check, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, sprinkler, and similar fees where applicable; stand-alone permits use flat or trade-specific schedules. Plan check fee: Included where plan review is required.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Woodbury, MN?
- 1. Review Woodbury's general permit information and determine whether the project is residential, commercial, or a stand-alone permit. 2. Gather the permit application, plans, valuation, and permit-specific forms. 3. Submit through the city's current online permitting and licensing system or other city-approved route. 4. Pay the combination permit and related fees when the permit is issued. 5. Schedule inspections with Building Inspections and complete final approval.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Woodbury, MN?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Through Building Inspections at 651-714-3543; electrical inspections also reference Jason Kohout at 651-210-1987 for que.
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