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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Agar
A building permit is required for construction within the Town of Agar.
One- or two-family dwellings may be exempt from certain building code provisions
Mobile or manufactured homes exempt from building code requirements
Farmsteads and accessory structures/buildings thereto exempt from building code requirements
- Exempt One- or two-family dwellings may be exempt from certain building code provisions
- Exempt Mobile or manufactured homes exempt from building code requirements
- Exempt Farmsteads and accessory structures/buildings thereto exempt from building code requirements
Note: Specific exempt work categories and procedures should be verified directly with the Town of Agar municipal office.
Required documents
- Completed application form
- Site plans
- Construction documents
- Project description
- Building code
- 2021 International Building Code (IBC) per South Dakota Codified Law § 11-10. Exemptions: one- or two-family dwellings, mobile or manufactured homes, townhouses, and farmsteads/accessory structures. Energy Code: 2009 IECC (voluntary standard).
- Permit validity
- Contact town office for permit validity period
- Owner-builder
- Contact town office for owner-builder regulations
- 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.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Contact town office for typical processing timelines
- 01 Contact the Sully County Equalization & Planning/Zoning Department at (605) 258-2522 for referral to Agar municipal offices.
- 02 Contact the town clerk or municipal office to obtain building permit application requirements.
- 03 Submit completed application with required documents.
- 04 Staff reviews application for compliance with town codes.
- 05 Pay applicable permit fees.
- 06 Receive issued permit and proceed with construction.
- 07 Schedule and complete required building inspections.
Typical processing time: Contact town office for typical processing timelines
§ 04
Fee schedule
Agar building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Contact town office for specific fee amounts
Contact the Sully County Equalization & Planning/Zoning Department at (605) 258-2522 or the town office for current fee information.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (605) 258-2522 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Contact town office for scheduling procedures
- Inspection hours
- Contact town office for business hours
- Time windows
- Contact town office for inspection time windows
Typical sequence: Building inspections are typically coordinated through the town office. Inspections typically occur at foundation, framing, mechanical, and final stages.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Agar permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Agar, SD? ▸
A building permit is required for construction within the Town of Agar.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Agar, SD? ▸
Building permit fees in Agar, SD are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Contact town office for specific fee amounts.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Agar, SD? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Agar, SD, follow these steps: 1. Contact the Sully County Equalization & Planning/Zoning Department at (605) 258-2522 for referral to Agar municipal offices. 2. Contact the town clerk or municipal office to obtain building permit application requirements. 3. Submit completed application with required documents. 4. Staff reviews application for compliance with town codes. 5. Pay applicable permit fees. 6. Receive issued permit and proceed with construction. 7. Schedule and complete required building inspections.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Agar, SD? ▸
Building permit processing times in Agar, SD typically run Contact town office for typical processing timelines. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Agar, SD? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Agar, SD. The following work is generally exempt: One- or two-family dwellings may be exempt from certain building code provisions; Mobile or manufactured homes exempt from building code requirements; Farmsteads and accessory structures/buildings thereto exempt from building code requirements. Note: Specific exempt work categories and procedures should be verified directly with the Town of Agar municipal office. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Agar, SD? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Agar, SD via: (605) 258-2522. Contact town office for scheduling procedures.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Agar Municipal Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.