Winona County, MN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Winona County Planning and Environmental Services

Street address

202 West Third St, Winona, MN 55987

Phone

507-457-6520

Online portal

Permit portal

OpenGov

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Winona County

County permits are required for development certificates, new dwelling/commercial structure certificates, accessory structures, changes of use, shoreland/floodplain work, septic work, wells, feedlots, and other county-regulated work

Required documents

Parcel information is required for online applications; required attachments vary by permit type

§ 03

Fee schedule

Winona County building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Development Certificate Application $200; New Dwelling / Commercial Structure $400; Accessory Structure $200

Permit fee formula

Flat fee by permit type for county development items

Reinspection fee

The fee schedule lists after-the-fact and penalty pricing for some categories; confirm by permit type

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

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: County review first, then inspection or field verification if the permit type requires it

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Winona County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Winona County, MN? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Winona County, MN? ▸

Building permit fees in unincorporated Winona County, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Development Certificate Application $200; New Dwelling / Commercial Structure $400; Accessory Structure $200. Fees are calculated as: Flat fee by permit type for county development items.

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Winona County Planning and Environmental Services before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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