County Building Permits
Eddy County, ND - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Eddy County, North Dakota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties in unincorporated Eddy County.
- Department
- Eddy County Commission
- Phone
- (701) 947-2434 ext 3 or 4
- 14clerk@ndcourts.gov
- Website
- https://www.eddycountynd.org/
Application Process
- Contact Eddy County Commission or building authority
- Submit plans, site plans, and project specifications
- Zoning and code compliance review
- Pay permit fees (fee structure varies by project)
- Schedule inspections at key construction milestones (foundation, framing, MEP rough-ins, final)
Source: Eddy County Commission
General Requirements
Most structural and mechanical work requires a permit.
- Building code
- Verify adoption status with county commission. If adopted, North Dakota State Building Code 2024 (effective Jan 1, 2026) applies.
Fees
- Payment note
- Fee structure determined locally by county commission and varies by project. Contact county offices for current rates.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Eddy County Commission to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Typical inspection sequence: Standard inspection sequence: foundation/footing, framing, mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) rough-in, final inspection.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Verify adoption status with county commission. If adopted, North Dakota State Building Code 2024 (effective Jan 1, 2026) applies.
- Verify contractor license: ND State Electrical Board License Lookup
- ND State Plumbing Board
- ND State Electrical Board
- ND Department of Environmental Quality
- 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 Eddy County Commission before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eddy County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Eddy County, ND?
- Most structural and mechanical work requires a permit.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Eddy County, ND?
- 1. Contact Eddy County Commission or building authority 2. Submit plans, site plans, and project specifications 3. Zoning and code compliance review 4. Pay permit fees (fee structure varies by project) 5. Schedule inspections at key construction milestones (foundation, framing, MEP rough-ins, final)
- What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Eddy County, ND?
- The following work is generally exempt: Sheds under 120 square feet may not require permits under ND state code (NDCC 54-21-08), though county may have stricter rules; Minor cosmetic repairs may be exempt. Note: Confirm exemptions directly with Eddy County Commission before proceeding.
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