City Building Permits
Kramer, ND - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Kramer, North Dakota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Within Kramer city limits. Population 24 (2020 Census). Incorporated city. For practical purposes, permit administration is handled through Bottineau County Zoning.
- Department
- City of Kramer City Hall / Bottineau County Zoning (primary contact for practical matters)
- Address
- Kramer, ND 58748
- Phone
- 701-228-2901
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Contact Bottineau County Zoning Administrator (Ashley Pedie, 701-228-2901) as the primary practical contact for permit matters in Kramer.
- Confirm any independent city-level requirements with the Kramer City Hall (contact through county if direct city contact is unavailable).
- Complete application, submit with site plan, pay fees, arrange inspections.
Typical processing time: Up to 2 weeks; contact office for current workload.
Source: City of Kramer City Hall / Bottineau County Zoning (primary contact for practical matters)
General Requirements
New construction, additions, demolition — confirm with county if city is non-responsive.
Required Documents
- Building permit application
- Site plan
- Building code
- 2024 IBC/IRC/IMC/IFGC with amendments (effective January 1, 2026). Confirm whether Kramer enforces independently or defers to county zoning.
- Contractor requirements
- ND statewide contractor license requirements apply. ND Secretary of State license required for hired work over $4,000.
Fees
- Payment note
- Not publicly documented. Defer to Bottineau County Zoning (701-228-2901) for guidance.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Kramer City Hall / Bottineau County Zoning (primary contact for practical matters) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 701-228-2901 (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Not publicly documented. Likely handled through county or contracted inspector.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2024 IBC/IRC/IMC/IFGC with amendments (effective January 1, 2026). Confirm whether Kramer enforces independently or defers to county zoning.
- Verify contractor license: ND Secretary of State Contractor Licensing
- Bottineau County Zoning
- 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 City of Kramer City Hall / Bottineau County Zoning (primary contact for practical matters) before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kramer Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Kramer, ND?
- New construction, additions, demolition — confirm with county if city is non-responsive.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Kramer, ND?
- 1. Contact Bottineau County Zoning Administrator (Ashley Pedie, 701-228-2901) as the primary practical contact for permit matters in Kramer. 2. Confirm any independent city-level requirements with the Kramer City Hall (contact through county if direct city contact is unavailable). 3. Complete application, submit with site plan, pay fees, arrange inspections.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Kramer, ND?
- Typical processing time is Up to 2 weeks; contact office for current workload..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Kramer, ND?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: 701-228-2901.
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