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Building Permits

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BUILDING PERMITTING DEPARTMENT
The Building Inspection staff is responsible for plan review, inspections, and Building Code enforcement.  Starting February 5th, 2024, the City is contracting with MNSPECT for Building Inspection Services. 

  • To obtain a building permit application contact City Hall or Click HERE for the building application form.  For commercial projects see commercial section below.
  • Once completed, fax the application to 763-389-0993, e-mail to MaryLou@princetonmn.org, or bring to City Hall.  We take check or cash only at this time.  Over the Counter Permits must be accompanied by payment at the time of submittal to be issued.
  • To schedule a building inspection contact MNSPECT 952-442-7520. Scheduling is not done through City Hall.  For all other Building Code/permit questions contact MNSPECT at 952-442-7520.  MNSPECT Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
  • Call Gopher State One 48 hours before you dig at 1-800-252-1166 Toll Free or log on to www.gopherstateonecall.org

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS AND HANDOUTS
Please note that we can only accept check or cash for payment.
Building Permit Fee Schedule (2024)
Completely fill out the forms in the appropriate application below. Follow the Submittal Checklist supplemental information included within applicable applications or handouts to be sure your application materials are complete before submitting them. Electrical permits are issued by the State of Minnesota. For links to construction codes and licensing brochures, visit the Construction Codes and Licensing | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (mn.gov).
Visit MNSPECT's website to view helpful handouts that assist with submittals and answer common plan review and inspection questions.

BUILDING - RESIDENTIAL OVER-THE-COUNTER PERMIT HANDOUTS

 Siding Replacement Handout
 Water Heaters Handout
 Water Softeners Handout
 Window/Door Handout
 

BUILDING - RESIDENTIAL PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED PERMIT HANDOUTS
The following permits require zoning code and building code review.  Once a complete application is submitted and accepted, turnaround time is 5 - 7 business days, payment is not due until the approved permit is collected by applicant. Click HERE for the building application form:

BUILDING - COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED PERMITS APPLICATIONS & SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The following permits require zoning code and building code review.  Once a complete application is submitted and accepted, turnaround time is 10-15 business days, payment is not due until the approved permit is collected by applicant:

BUILDING - "OTHER" PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED PERMITS APPLICATIONS, HANDOUTS & SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The following permits require zoning code and building code review.  Once a complete application is submitted and accepted, turnaround time is 5 - 7 business days, payment is not due until the approved permit is collected by applicant: