City Building Permits
Landa, ND - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Landa, North Dakota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Within Landa city limits. Population 41 (2020 Census). Incorporated city, founded in 1904. For practical purposes, permit administration is handled through Bottineau County Zoning.
- Department
- City of Landa City Hall / Bottineau County Zoning (primary contact for practical matters)
- Address
- Landa, ND
- 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, ashley.pedie@co.bottineau.nd.us) — at this population level, county administration is the practical first point of contact.
- If a separate city-level permit is required, the county office can provide referral information.
- Obtain application form, submit with site plan, pay fee, arrange inspections.
Typical processing time: Up to 2 weeks; contact office for current workload.
Source: City of Landa City Hall / Bottineau County Zoning (primary contact for practical matters)
General Requirements
New construction, additions, and other standard building and zoning matters. ND State Building Code applies if the city elects enforcement; county zoning applies in all cases for land use.
Required Documents
- Building permit application
- Site plan
- Building code
- 2024 IBC/IRC/IMC/IFGC with amendments (effective January 1, 2026). Same framework as other very small Bottineau County municipalities.
- Contractor requirements
- ND Secretary of State contractor license required for hired work over $4,000. State licenses required for electrical and plumbing work.
Fees
- Payment note
- Not publicly documented. Contact county zoning office (701-228-2901).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Landa 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. County-coordinated or contracted inspector expected.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2024 IBC/IRC/IMC/IFGC with amendments (effective January 1, 2026). Same framework as other very small Bottineau County municipalities.
- 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 Landa City Hall / Bottineau County Zoning (primary contact for practical matters) before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Landa Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Landa, ND?
- New construction, additions, and other standard building and zoning matters. ND State Building Code applies if the city elects enforcement; county zoning applies in all cases for land use.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Landa, ND?
- 1. Contact Bottineau County Zoning Administrator (Ashley Pedie, 701-228-2901, ashley.pedie@co.bottineau.nd.us) — at this population level, county administration is the practical first point of contact. 2. If a separate city-level permit is required, the county office can provide referral information. 3. Obtain application form, submit with site plan, pay fee, arrange inspections.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Landa, ND?
- Typical processing time is Up to 2 weeks; contact office for current workload..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Landa, ND?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: 701-228-2901.
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