Minot, ND — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Inspection Division / Inspections Department

Street address

1025 31st Street SE, Minot, ND 58701

Phone

701-857-4102

Inspection@minotnd.gov

Coverage

All properties within the incorporated City of Minot.

Online portal

CityWorks Permitting Portal

CityWorks

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Minot

All residential and commercial construction requires permits and code compliance review.

Note: Contact Minot Inspections Department for details on any exemptions or special programs.

Building code: Building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes adopted by City of Minot. Based on International Building Code series as adopted by North Dakota (effective January 1, 2023).
Contractor requirements: Contractors must hold valid state license for jobs over $2,000. State-licensed contractors required for electrical and plumbing work.

Source: Building Inspection Division / Inspections Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Create account on CityWorks portal at https://cityworks.minotnd.org/Portal/
02

Select permit type (Residential or Commercial)
03

Complete application with required documentation
04

Submit through portal
05

Plan review conducted by Inspections Department
06

Once approved, schedule inspections by appointment

Source: Building Inspection Division / Inspections Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective 2025

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$75.00

Plan check fee

Residential: $105.00 per hour plus $75.00 flat fee. Commercial: $175.00 for projects $249,999 or lower; $250.00 for $250,000–$499,999; $350.00 for $500,000–$999,999; $500.00 for $1,000,000 or higher

Permit fee formula

$5.00 per $1,000 of construction valuation (residential and commercial base fee)

Trade permit fee

Included in base fee structure

Reinspection fee

$75.00 per hour

Payment methods through CityWorks portal: Credit card, debit card, e-check. Video tutorials available for account creation, permit applications, and renewals.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2025) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

701-857-4102 (phone)
Inspection@minotnd.gov (email)

Typical sequence: Typical sequence: footing/foundation, underfloor MEP, slab, shear/roof nailing, rough trades, frame, insulation, lath/sheetrock, finals (trades/Planning/Public Works/Fire/energy), final building inspection.

Source: Building Inspection Division / Inspections Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Minot permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Minot, ND? ▸

All residential and commercial construction requires permits and code compliance review.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Minot, ND? ▸

Building permit fees in Minot, ND are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $75.00. Fees are calculated as: $5.00 per $1,000 of construction valuation (residential and commercial base fee). Plan check fee: Residential: $105.00 per hour plus $75.00 flat fee. Commercial: $175.00 for projects $249,999 or lower; $250.00 for $250,000–$499,999; $350.00 for $500,000–$999,999; $500.00 for $1,000,000 or higher.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Minot, ND? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Minot, ND, follow these steps: 1. Create account on CityWorks portal at https://cityworks.minotnd.org/Portal/ 2. Select permit type (Residential or Commercial) 3. Complete application with required documentation 4. Submit through portal 5. Plan review conducted by Inspections Department 6. Once approved, schedule inspections by appointment

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Minot, ND via: 701-857-4102, Inspection@minotnd.gov.

last verified April 2026 source Building Inspection Division / Inspections Department ↗ entry id permits/north-dakota/ward/minot

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Inspection Division / Inspections Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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