City of Highmore

A building permit is required for most construction activities within the City of Highmore.

Note: Specific exempt work categories are not publicly enumerated. Contact the City Office to determine whether your project requires a city building permit.

Building code

Highmore's specific building code adoption is not documented in publicly available online sources. Likely adopts 2021 IBC/IRC or earlier editions as baseline per state standards. Contact the City Office to confirm exact code edition and any local amendments.

Permit validity

Not publicly stated; contact the City Office for information.

Owner-builder

Not publicly stated; contact the City Office for information on owner-builder requirements.

Contractor requirements

All contractors must register with the South Dakota Department of Revenue for a Contractor's Tax License. Electrical and plumbing work requires state-licensed contractors. Verify any local contractor registration or bonding requirements with the City Office.

1. 01
   Contact the City Office at (605) 852-2070 or visit in person at 125 2nd Street SW to discuss your project.
2. 02
   Submit permit application with required documentation including site plans, construction drawings, and property information.
3. 03
   City staff review for compliance with city code and Highmore's adopted building standards.
4. 04
   Pay applicable permit fees.
5. 05
   Schedule required inspections during construction (foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical as applicable).
6. 06
   Receive final inspection and approval upon completion of all required inspections.

Typical processing time: 1-2 weeks for plan review and approval of straightforward residential projects. Exact timelines depend on workload and project complexity. Contact the City Office for specific estimates.

Payment details not publicly posted. Contact the City Office at (605) 852-2070 for current fee schedule and payment methods.

• (605) 852-2070 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Not publicly stated; contact the City Office.

Inspection hours

During normal city office hours; contact for specific times.

Time windows

Not publicly detailed; contact the City Office.

Typical sequence: Typical inspections include foundation, framing, electrical (State Electrical Commission involvement), plumbing (State Plumbing Commission involvement), mechanical, and final inspection. Exact sequence and requirements determined by project type.