Unincorporated Faulk County

A construction permit is required for any new structure or addition in unincorporated Faulk County.

Note: Specific exempt categories are not publicly enumerated; the department advises contacting them directly to determine permit necessity for any project.

Building code

Faulk County likely follows South Dakota baseline standards (2015 International Building Code) or a specific IBC edition. Applicants should confirm which edition is enforced when submitting applications.

Permit validity

Not publicly stated; contact department

Owner-builder

Not publicly stated; contact department

Contractor requirements

State registration under SDCL Chapter 36-21C (administered by SD Department of Labor and Regulation) is required for residential contractors. Electrical and plumbing work requires a state-licensed contractor regardless of project size.

1. 01
   Contact the Faulk County Equalization Office by phone at (605) 598-6225.
2. 02
   Obtain building permit application forms.
3. 03
   Complete the permit application.
4. 04
   Submit application with required documentation.
5. 05
   Staff reviews for compliance with zoning and building standards.
6. 06
   Pay applicable permit fee.
7. 07
   Receive issued permit and post on site before construction begins.
8. 08
   Request inspections as required by permit conditions.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated; contact department for current estimate

Contact department at (605) 598-6225 for current fee schedule and payment information.

• (605) 598-6225 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Not publicly stated; contact department

Inspection hours

Not publicly stated; contact department

Time windows

Not publicly detailed; contact department

Typical sequence: Not publicly detailed; contact department