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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Bon Homme County
New construction, additions to structures, alterations that change the structure of a building, repair of existing buildings or structures, movement of buildings, removal of buildings, and structures including houses, garages, decks, storage sheds, and fences.
Note: Work exemptions not publicly enumerated for unincorporated county; contact Bon Homme County Clerk's Office at (605) 589-4215 for guidance
- Building permit application form
- Property description or legal description
- Plan of proposed work
- Proof of ownership or authorization
- Contractor information if applicable
- Building code
- Bon Homme County ordinance adopted 04/13/99, amended 02/24/03 and 11/3/15. County follows SDCL 11-10 standards. Specific adopted code version not definitively identified in public records.
- Permit validity
- Not publicly stated; contact County Clerk's Office
- Owner-builder
- Sole proprietors performing work on their own primary residence may qualify for certain exemptions under South Dakota statute; exemptions do not extend to rental property or commercial projects.
- Contractor requirements
- South Dakota Department of Revenue requires all contractors to carry a South Dakota contractor's excise tax license. Electrical work requires a licensed South Dakota electrical contractor. Plumbing work requires a licensed South Dakota plumbing contractor. General residential contractors must register under SDCL Chapter 36-21C with the Department of Labor and Regulation.
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly stated; contact County Clerk's Office for estimate
- 01 Contact Bon Homme County Clerk's Office at (605) 589-4215
- 02 Obtain building permit application form
- 03 Complete application with project details and property information
- 04 Submit application with required documents
- 05 Processing and review by clerk/building department
- 06 Permit issuance upon approval
Typical processing time: Not publicly stated; contact County Clerk's Office for estimate
Fee schedule
Bon Homme County building permit fees
Contact County Clerk's Office at (605) 589-4215 for fee information and payment methods
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- (605) 589-4215 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Not publicly stated; contact County Clerk's Office
- Inspection hours
- Not publicly detailed
- Time windows
- Not publicly detailed
Typical sequence: Not publicly detailed; contact County Clerk's Office
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Bon Homme County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Bon Homme County, SD? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Bon Homme County, SD? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Bon Homme County, SD? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Bon Homme County, SD? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Bon Homme County, SD? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Bon Homme County Clerk's Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.