City Building Permits
Kathryn, ND - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Kathryn, North Dakota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Kathryn has adopted the ND State Building Code and has a designated code enforcement contact. Contact Dave Majerus for building permit inquiries.
- Department
- Kathryn City Code Enforcement
- Address
- PO Box 138, Kathryn, ND 58049
- Phone
- 701-840-2012
Application Process
- Contact Dave Majerus (701-840-2012) for building permit requirements and application process.
- If no formal application form is available locally, reference Barnes County P&Z forms as a guide and confirm process with city.
- For electrical work: contact ND State Electrical Board (701-328-9522).
- For plumbing work: contact ND State Plumbing Board (701-328-9977).
Typical processing time: Contact Dave Majerus for current turnaround.
General Requirements
As a jurisdiction in the ND Commerce code enforcement directory, Kathryn has adopted the ND State Building Code (IBC/IRC/IMC/IFGC with ND amendments).
- Building code
- ND State Building Code (IBC/IRC/IMC/IFGC with ND amendments). Specific local amendments not published publicly.
- Contractor requirements
- Electrical: ND State Electrical Board (701-328-9522). Plumbing: ND State Plumbing Board (701-328-9977).
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Not published in available sources. Contact Dave Majerus (701-840-2012) for current fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Kathryn City Code Enforcement to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Dave Majerus (701-840-2012) (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Coordinated through city code enforcement contact: Dave Majerus (701-840-2012). Electrical and plumbing inspections through state boards.
Additional Resources
- Building code: ND State Building Code (IBC/IRC/IMC/IFGC with ND amendments). Specific local amendments not published publicly.
- ND State Electrical Board
- ND State Plumbing Board
- License lookup guide: North Dakota Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: North Dakota Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- North Dakota hub: North Dakota Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Kathryn City Code Enforcement before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kathryn Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Kathryn, ND?
- As a jurisdiction in the ND Commerce code enforcement directory, Kathryn has adopted the ND State Building Code (IBC/IRC/IMC/IFGC with ND amendments).
- How much does a building permit cost in Kathryn, ND?
- Fees are calculated as: Not published in available sources. Contact Dave Majerus (701-840-2012) for current fee schedule..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Kathryn, ND?
- 1. Contact Dave Majerus (701-840-2012) for building permit requirements and application process. 2. If no formal application form is available locally, reference Barnes County P&Z forms as a guide and confirm process with city. 3. For electrical work: contact ND State Electrical Board (701-328-9522). 4. For plumbing work: contact ND State Plumbing Board (701-328-9977).
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Kathryn, ND?
- Typical processing time is Contact Dave Majerus for current turnaround..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Kathryn, ND?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Dave Majerus (701-840-2012).
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