City of Rhame

Contact City Hall to confirm any local permit requirements.

Note: No published exemptions identified. Confirm permit requirements directly with city hall.

Building code

No building code ordinance or permit fee schedule has been published online for Rhame. Like other small North Dakota cities, Rhame is not required to adopt the ND State Building Code.

Owner-builder

Because of Rhame's small size (population ~193), the permitting process is informal. Direct contact with the city auditor/clerk is essential before commencing any project.

Contractor requirements

Ensure electrical and plumbing contractors hold current ND state licenses.

1. 01
   Contact Rhame City Hall at (701) 279-5555 or rhameauditor@gmail.com to determine whether a permit is required.
2. 02
   Obtain application forms in person at City Hall during office hours (Mon–Wed, 9 AM–12 PM).
3. 03
   Submit completed application with project description.
4. 04
   City Council acts on approvals as needed at monthly meetings (2nd Monday, 7:00 PM).

Typical processing time: Variable; permit process is informal. Direct contact with the city auditor/clerk is essential before commencing any project.

Source: Rhame City Hall ↗

Inspection hours

Monday–Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (closed Thursday–Friday and weekends)

Typical sequence: No city building inspection program identified. State-level inspections apply: Electrical (ND State Electrical Board), Plumbing (ND State Plumbing Board), Septic (Southwestern District Health Unit).