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City building permits

City of Max

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

Min. permit fee
$10.00
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Max

Coverage
All properties within the incorporated City of Max.
Online portal
City of Max Website
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Max

Building permits required for structural and mechanical work within the City of Max.

Fees appear to be flat-rate for smaller projects under $1,500
  • Exempt Fees appear to be flat-rate for smaller projects under $1,500
Required documents
  • Completed permit application
  • Site plan or property map
Building code
City zoning and building codes; North Dakota State Building Code
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Print building permit application from city website or request from city office
  2. 02
    Complete application with project details and site plan
  3. 03
    Submit completed application and permit fee to city hall
  4. 04
    City reviews application
  5. 05
    Permit issued upon approval
  6. 06
    Arrange required inspections during construction

Source: City of Max ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Max building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$10.00
02
Permit fee formula
Construction cost $1,500 or less: $10.00; Construction cost over $1,500: $25.00

Contact maxcity@restel.net for clarification on fee schedule.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Typical sequence: City arranges required building inspections. Inspections conducted during construction and upon completion. Final inspection required for occupancy.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Max permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Max, ND?
Building permits required for structural and mechanical work within the City of Max.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Max, ND?
Building permit fees in Max, ND are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $10.00. Fees are calculated as: Construction cost $1,500 or less: $10.00; Construction cost over $1,500: $25.00.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Max, ND?
To apply for a building permit in Max, ND, follow these steps: 1. Print building permit application from city website or request from city office 2. Complete application with project details and site plan 3. Submit completed application and permit fee to city hall 4. City reviews application 5. Permit issued upon approval 6. Arrange required inspections during construction
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Max, ND?
Not all construction work requires a permit in Max, ND. The following work is generally exempt: Fees appear to be flat-rate for smaller projects under $1,500. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Max, ND?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Max, ND via: City of Max.
last verified April 2026 source City of Max ↗ entry id permits/north-dakota/mclean/max

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