County Building Permits
Renville County, ND - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Renville County, North Dakota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All unincorporated areas within Renville County.
- Department
- Renville County Planning and Zoning Department
- Address
- 205 Main St East, PO Box 68, Mohall, ND 58761
- Phone
- (701) 756-6398
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Complete Building Permit Application form (available from county website)
- Submit application to Renville County Planning and Zoning Department in person or by mail
- County reviews zoning compliance and application completeness
- County issues approval or requests additional information
- Permit issued upon approval
General Requirements
A building permit is required for construction in unincorporated Renville County.
Required Documents
- Completed Building Permit Application
- Property legal description
- Zoning verification
- Site plan (may be required for larger projects)
- Proposed use classification
- Estimated project cost
- Building code
- No mandatory statewide building code. Renville County may enforce locally adopted codes. Verify with Planning and Zoning Department.
- Contractor requirements
- State electrical and plumbing licensing required for those trades.
Fees
- Payment note
- Contact (701) 756-6398 for current fee information.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Renville County Planning and Zoning Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (701) 756-6398 (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Final inspection required before occupancy.
Additional Resources
- Building code: No mandatory statewide building code. Renville County may enforce locally adopted codes. Verify with Planning and Zoning Department.
- Verify contractor license: North Dakota State Plumbing Board
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- North Dakota State Electrical Board
- North Dakota DEQ - Septic Systems
- 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 Renville County Planning and Zoning Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Renville County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Renville County, ND?
- A building permit is required for construction in unincorporated Renville County.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Renville County, ND?
- 1. Complete Building Permit Application form (available from county website) 2. Submit application to Renville County Planning and Zoning Department in person or by mail 3. County reviews zoning compliance and application completeness 4. County issues approval or requests additional information 5. Permit issued upon approval
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Renville County, ND?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: (701) 756-6398.
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