Sarles, ND — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Sarles

Street address

PO Box 55, Sarles, ND 58372

Phone

(701) 697-5354

Coverage

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

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Sarles

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.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not published; contact city directly.

01

Contact Sarles city at (701) 697-5354 to confirm whether a building permit is required for your project.
02

For very small municipalities with minimal activity, construction may proceed with only state-level licensing and health permits.
03

Septic systems: Cavalier County Health District / LRDHU for the Cavalier County portion; confirm Towner County health authority for properties on the Towner County side.
04

Electrical: ND State Electrical Board.

Typical processing time: Not published; contact city directly.

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

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

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

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Sarles permits

01 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.

02 How do I apply for a building permit in Sarles, ND? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Sarles, ND, follow these steps: 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.

03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Sarles, ND? ▸

Building permit processing times in Sarles, ND typically run Not published; contact city directly.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Sarles, ND? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Sarles, ND via: City of Sarles, ND State Electrical Board.

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Sarles before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

City of Sarles

Other jurisdictions in Cavalier County.