City of Faulkton

A building permit is required for all construction within the City of Faulkton.

Note: Specific exempt categories are not publicly enumerated. Contact the city office for details on what work may be exempt from permitting.

Building code

Faulkton's adopted building code edition is not explicitly stated in available public documents. Applicants should contact the city office directly to confirm which edition of the International Building Code or other standards the city enforces.

Permit validity

Not publicly stated; contact city office

Owner-builder

Not publicly stated; contact city office

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
   Obtain the Building Permit Application form from the City of Faulkton (available in Word Document or PDF format).
2. 02
   Complete the application form.
3. 03
   Submit application using one of the following methods: hand delivery to city office, fax to (605) 598-4290, email to Faulktoncity@venturecomm.net, or mail to City of Faulkton, PO Box 21, Faulkton, SD 57438.
4. 04
   City staff reviews the application.
5. 05
   Pay permit fee based on construction cost.
6. 06
   City completes permit and mails to applicant address provided (unless otherwise directed).
7. 07
   Post permit on site before construction begins.

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

Permit fees are paid to the City of Faulkton. Application forms are available in Word Document or PDF format through the city website or by contacting the city office.

• (605) 598-6515 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Not publicly stated; contact city office

Inspection hours

Not publicly stated; contact city office

Time windows

Not publicly detailed; contact city office

Typical sequence: Not publicly detailed; contact city office