City Building Permits

Sarles, ND - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Sarles, North Dakota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

North Dakota Cavalier County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Sarles (population 16 per 2020 census; straddles Cavalier and Towner county lines).

Department
City of Sarles
Address
PO Box 55, Sarles, ND 58372
Phone
(701) 697-5354

Application Process

  1. Contact Sarles city at (701) 697-5354 to confirm whether a building permit is required for your project.
  2. For very small municipalities with minimal activity, construction may proceed with only state-level licensing and health permits.
  3. Septic systems: Cavalier County Health District / LRDHU for the Cavalier County portion; confirm Towner County health authority for properties on the Towner County side.
  4. Electrical: ND State Electrical Board.

Typical processing time: Not published; contact city directly.

General Requirements

Sarles is one of the smallest incorporated cities in the county. It is unlikely to maintain an active building permit office. Confirm requirements directly with the city clerk.

Contractor requirements
State licensing requirements apply.

Fees

Payment note
Not available. Contact city at (701) 697-5354.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Sarles to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • City of Sarles (phone)
  • ND State Electrical Board (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: No in-house inspection program. Septic: Cavalier County Health District / LRDHU (Cavalier County side). Electrical: ND State Electrical Board.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Sarles before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sarles Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Sarles, ND?
Sarles is one of the smallest incorporated cities in the county. It is unlikely to maintain an active building permit office. Confirm requirements directly with the city clerk.
How do I apply for a building permit in Sarles, ND?
1. Contact Sarles city at (701) 697-5354 to confirm whether a building permit is required for your project. 2. For very small municipalities with minimal activity, construction may proceed with only state-level licensing and health permits. 3. Septic systems: Cavalier County Health District / LRDHU for the Cavalier County portion; confirm Towner County health authority for properties on the Towner County side. 4. Electrical: ND State Electrical Board.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Sarles, ND?
Typical processing time is Not published; contact city directly..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Sarles, ND?
Inspections can be scheduled via: City of Sarles, ND State Electrical Board.

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