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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Hartford
New construction, additions, decks, re-shingling, re-siding, basement finishing, most remodeling jobs, sheds over 120 sq ft, porches, flatwork (concrete work)
Fences not exceeding 120 sq ft (placement permit still required at $25)
Sheds not exceeding 120 sq ft (placement permit still required at $25)
Painting or wall coverings
Seasonal installation of storm windows
Replacing same-size windows, doors, or garage doors
Changing carpet or floor coverings
Replacing cabinets
Minor repairs to decks, shingles, siding (less than one-quarter of the entire area)
Replacement of toilets, showers, or gutters
- Exempt Fences not exceeding 120 sq ft (placement permit still required at $25)
- Exempt Sheds not exceeding 120 sq ft (placement permit still required at $25)
- Exempt Painting or wall coverings
- Exempt Seasonal installation of storm windows
- Exempt Replacing same-size windows, doors, or garage doors
- Exempt Changing carpet or floor coverings
- Exempt Replacing cabinets
- Exempt Minor repairs to decks, shingles, siding (less than one-quarter of the entire area)
- Exempt Replacement of toilets, showers, or gutters
Required documents
- Application form
- Placement permit form ($25) required for fences and sheds under 120 sq ft even if no building permit is required
- Owner-builder
- Homeowners may perform their own electrical wiring (homeowner wiring permit) for new homes, residences, and farmsteads; plumbing permits obtained through SD Plumbing Commission.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor's license application forms available at City Hall; contact for current requirements.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact City Hall at (605) 528-6187 to determine whether a building permit is required and to obtain fee information.
- 02 Obtain and complete permit application forms from City Hall or the city's forms section.
- 03 Submit application and payment at City Hall.
- 04 Permit is issued; post at job site.
- 05 Schedule building inspections with Paul Clarke (605-366-8962) or Kyle Christensen (605-681-4552).
- 06 Arrange electrical inspections with state inspector Jason Wingert (605-201-0520).
- 07 Arrange plumbing inspections through the SD Plumbing Commission (605-773-3429).
- 08 Call South Dakota One Call (811 or 1-800-781-7474) at least 48 hours before any digging.
Source: Hartford City Hall (Building Permits function handled through City Hall) ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective November 2018
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Varies by project type; residential and commercial separate schedules; water hookup $750, sewer hookup $750, park fee (amount varies), placement permit $25
02
Penalty (no permit)
$100 fine for construction without a building permit
In-person at City Hall; water meters charged separately. Referenced as 'New Home Building Permit Fees as of 11/2018' -- contact for current schedule.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Building: Paul Clarke (605-366-8962) or Kyle Christensen (605-681-4552) (phone)
- Electrical: Jason Wingert, State Inspector (605-201-0520) (phone)
- Plumbing: SD Plumbing Commission (605-773-3429) (phone)
- Inspection hours
- City Hall: Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Typical sequence: Building inspection(s) coordinated with city inspectors; electrical and plumbing inspections arranged separately with state inspectors
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Hartford permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Hartford, SD? ▸
New construction, additions, decks, re-shingling, re-siding, basement finishing, most remodeling jobs, sheds over 120 sq ft, porches, flatwork (concrete work)
02 How much does a building permit cost in Hartford, SD? ▸
Building permit fees in Hartford, SD are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Varies by project type; residential and commercial separate schedules; water hookup $750, sewer hookup $750, park fee (amount varies), placement permit $25.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Hartford, SD? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Hartford, SD, follow these steps: 1. Contact City Hall at (605) 528-6187 to determine whether a building permit is required and to obtain fee information. 2. Obtain and complete permit application forms from City Hall or the city's forms section. 3. Submit application and payment at City Hall. 4. Permit is issued; post at job site. 5. Schedule building inspections with Paul Clarke (605-366-8962) or Kyle Christensen (605-681-4552). 6. Arrange electrical inspections with state inspector Jason Wingert (605-201-0520). 7. Arrange plumbing inspections through the SD Plumbing Commission (605-773-3429). 8. Call South Dakota One Call (811 or 1-800-781-7474) at least 48 hours before any digging.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Hartford, SD? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Hartford, SD. The following work is generally exempt: Fences not exceeding 120 sq ft (placement permit still required at $25); Sheds not exceeding 120 sq ft (placement permit still required at $25); Painting or wall coverings; Seasonal installation of storm windows; Replacing same-size windows, doors, or garage doors; Changing carpet or floor coverings; Replacing cabinets; Minor repairs to decks, shingles, siding (less than one-quarter of the entire area); Replacement of toilets, showers, or gutters. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Hartford, SD? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Hartford, SD via: Building: Paul Clarke (605-366-8962) or Kyle Christensen (605-681-4552), Electrical: Jason Wingert, State Inspector (605-201-0520), Plumbing: SD Plumbing Commission (605-773-3429).
last verified April 2026
source Hartford City Hall (Building Permits function handled through City Hall) ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Hartford City Hall (Building Permits function handled through City Hall) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.