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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Dodge
Building permits required for new construction, structural alterations, mechanical work, demolition, and grading and drainage work.
Minor cosmetic improvements may be exempt from permitting
- Exempt Minor cosmetic improvements may be exempt from permitting
Note: Contact Dodge for confirmation on specific projects.
- Building code
- North Dakota State Building Code (2024 versions of IBC, IRC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC effective January 1, 2026)
- Contractor requirements
- State electrical and plumbing licenses required; all electrical work requires ND State Electrical Board license; all plumbing work requires ND State Plumbing Board license.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact City of Dodge government offices for permit application form
- 02 Complete building permit application
- 03 Provide project details, drawings, and specifications
- 04 Submit application with fees
- 05 City reviews application
- 06 Permit issued upon approval
- 07 Inspections conducted during and after construction
§ 04
Fee schedule
Dodge building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Contact city directly for current permit fee schedules.
Contact city government directly
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (701) 573-4445 (phone)
Typical sequence: City inspectors conduct inspections at appropriate construction phases.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Dodge permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Dodge, ND? ▸
Building permits required for new construction, structural alterations, mechanical work, demolition, and grading and drainage work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Dodge, ND? ▸
Building permit fees in Dodge, ND are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Contact city directly for current permit fee schedules..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Dodge, ND? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Dodge, ND, follow these steps: 1. Contact City of Dodge government offices for permit application form 2. Complete building permit application 3. Provide project details, drawings, and specifications 4. Submit application with fees 5. City reviews application 6. Permit issued upon approval 7. Inspections conducted during and after construction
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Dodge, ND? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Dodge, ND. The following work is generally exempt: Minor cosmetic improvements may be exempt from permitting. Note: Contact Dodge for confirmation on specific projects. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Dodge, ND? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Dodge, ND via: (701) 573-4445.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Dodge - Building Permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.